Everyone – including individual residents, schools, businesses, shops, and hospitality spots – is being encouraged to decorate the island as part of this year’s Liberation Day celebrations.
The ‘Decorate to Liberate’ tradition is a relatively new one, starting in 2020 when that year’s 75th anniversary events were cancelled due to the covid pandemic, and everyone showed amazing community spirit by putting up decorations instead.
Deputy Sue Aldwell, from the Committee for Education, Sport, & Culture, said they’d like that visual show of island spirit to continue this year too.
“Over previous years islanders have hung Guernsey flags, bunting, and themed décor in the run up to Liberation Day, which looked amazing and brought a sense of celebration across island,” she said.
“This year, we encourage everyone to think outside of the box, get creative, and perhaps plan community art, floral arrangements, or dress-up days. We hope to see as many people as possible get involved for Liberation Day – even a small gesture like putting an 80th sign in a window will have a big impact.
“2025 marks such a significant milestone for those who lived in Guernsey through the Occupation, or those who were evacuated or deported. Decorations across the island mean that those unable to join a parish event or the large-scale celebrations can still appreciate the festivities in the lead up to the 9 May, as well as on the day itself”.
The Liberation Day event organisers have shared tips for making your own bunting on the official website.
There are also #DecorateToLiberate digital icons that can be used across social media for those getting involved too.
Are you going to ‘Decorate to Liberate’?
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