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VE Day Heritage Week
VE Day Heritage Week
Schedule
From 8th May to 11th May
Gibraltar’s Heritage Weekend 2025!
GCS, on behalf of the Ministries of Tourism & Culture, is proud to present a vibrant programme celebrating Gibraltar’s rich history.
A commemorative ceremony will be held at the Moorish Castle to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Other activities during the weekend will include Street Art Tours for schools, Walking Tours and the annual Heritage Painting Competition organised by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, with the theme of ‘Witham’s Cemetery’.
Friday 9th May will see a variety of activities at John Mackintosh Square, including storytelling sessions and a series of performances, as well as a Guard of Honour that will also be reenacted by the Victorian Re-enactment Association, the Gibraltar Re-enactment Society, and the Gibraltar Bands & Drums Association. This will be followed by a Ceremony of the Keys at Casemates Square.
The Minister for Heritage, The Hon Prof John Cortes MP said: “Heritage is more than a word. It is part of who we are, and it is important to know about it and keep it relevant. Apart from coinciding with an important historical event, Heritage weekend will serve to do just that. I am sure that the community and visitors alike will support and enjoy it”.
