Eastbourne Bonfire Society to hold beacon-lighting ceremony to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

The event which runs from 8.45pm to 9.45pm on Thursday, May 8, with performances from Stix Drummers and the Eastbourne Silver Band.

At this free event, there will be a collection with proceeds donated to the Royal British Legion.

A torchlit procession will then travel along Lower Promenade from the Bandstand to Bonfire Beach near the Lifeboat Museum, concluding with a commemorative beacon lighting.

The beacon will be lit to the sound of traditional Scottish pipes as beacons across the country are simultaneously lit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

The event, organised by Eastbourne Bonfire Society, is free to attend.

On May 8, 1945 , Victory in Europe Day (VE DAY), was celebrated for the first time after nearly six years of war as Germany officially surrendered on May 7 ,1945.