Victory in Europe Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Victory in Europe Day in France.
History & Origins of Victory in Europe Day
Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945) in France, observed on May 8th, commemorates the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on May 8, 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe after six years of devastating conflict.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
The French President lays a commemorative wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, accompanied by military reviews and parades along the Champs-Élysées.
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