Fees waived for VE Day 80th anniversary street parties
Published: Friday, March 14, 2025
Residents are being encouraged to organise street parties to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), as Wandsworth Council waives fees for street closures to support celebrations over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend.
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The 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May 2025 will unite the nation to celebrate 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe. VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for freedom but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our country ever since. Street parties were held in Wandsworth on 8 May in 1945 and other significant anniversary dates over the years.
Residents must apply to host a street party. We are waiving the usual fees for road closures from 3-5 May to allow street parties to take place, but applications must be received by 6 April.
We previously waived fees for street closures to celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation. Wandsworth residents successfully organised 144 street parties across the borough in a joyful display of fun, festivity and the borough’s infectious community spirit.
Sana Jafri, Mayor of Wandsworth, said, “It is always wonderful to see national celebrations such as these, which bring people together up and down the country, embraced across Wandsworth.
“We are delighted to be waiving street party fees once again to encourage local communities to host a street party for their neighbours, families and friends to share food, get to know each other better and remember the heroes behind the historic 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
“The buzz of these events is electric so I’m looking forward to attending many over the Early May Bank Holiday!”
Learn more about the national VE Day 80 celebrations.
