We’re invited to watch the final Liberation Day church service given by the current Dean of Guernsey today, ahead of his retirement at the end of July.
The Very Reverend Tim Barker will lead the service at the Town Church from 11:00.
There will also be a large screen on the Albert Pier with seating provided so people can watch it there too, if the church is full.
The service will follow the annual parade, which starts at the White Rock at 09:40.
The military procession will march to the Town Church, with an inspection by Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Cripwell and the Bailiff, Sir Richard McMahon, at 10:00 on the seafront.
After the inspection, the parade will continue to march along the seafront to the Town Church before returning via the High Street and dispersing in the Pollet.
Helen Glencross MBE, Head of Culture & Heritage Services, said Liberation Day remains “a very special commemoration of our shared history”.
She added: “The Albert Pier has a fantastic line-up, from the Town Church service broadcast, and retelling of wartime stories, to a wide variety of music on the main stage.
“I hope there will be plenty for every generation to enjoy.”
Veterans and youth organisations
Visiting military contingents from 16 Signals Regiment, HMS Daring, 201 Squadron and the Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment will take part in the parade and Church Service alongside Gurkhas, Chelsea Pensioners, local veterans and uniformed youth organisations.
They represent and honour the armed forces who served during the Second World War and other conflicts.
Members of the public are able to attend the Town Church service in person on a first-come, first-served basis.
A second thanksgiving service will take place at Sylvans SC in St Pierre du Bois at 10:00, recreating the format of the original 1946 Liberation Day service.