Veterans Affairs Canada 80th Anniversary of D-Day Commemorative Event

Veterans Affairs Canada is hosting a number of events across the country in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is proud to host a commemorative event on Monday, May 27, 7pm to 9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm; free entry. Invited guests and the public are welcome to attend the commemorative event, which includes honouring WWII veterans, presentations and short films. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to interact with re-enactors dressed in WWII uniforms and tour several exhibits featuring the Second World War time period, including Storm the Beach D-Day exhibit, Fortress Halifax and the Army Museum Halifax Citadel. Visitors are welcome to enter through the front or back entrances.

Commemorating World War II and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day is one of the top 5 things to do at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in 2024.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and partners present the history of Halifax throughout many time periods, including the World Wars. For one final year, the Halifax Citadel’s ‘Storm the Beach’ D-Day Exhibit welcomes visitors to re-trace the steps of the Canadian soldiers who stormed Juno Beach on June 6, 1944. It’s an immersive experience that brings this pivotal piece of history to life, complete with real sand and life-size defences – a must see in 2024! Visitors are invited to continue learning more about the impact of the World Wars inside the Fortress Halifax signature exhibit. Wartime Halifax is brought to life through historic photography and captivating artefacts. Also, not to be missed, the Army Museum’s newest WWII exhibit, ‘The Path to Victory’, opens later this summer. Showcasing and honouring Nova Scotian troops’ contributions to the D-Day events and to the liberation of Northwest Europe. Don’t miss the opportunity to commemorate the anniversary of this historic event, and with it, a momentous occasion to celebrate peace, liberty, and reconciliation.

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