The 81st anniversary of D-Day will be commemorated on June, 2025, with major ceremonies and events across Normandy and the United States. In France, the D-Day Festival Normandy runs from May 31 to June, bringing together veterans, families, and history enthusiasts for a series of historical reenactments, parades, exhibitions, guided tours, and concerts along the legendary landing beaches—Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.
The official international ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery will begin at:00 a.m. local time, honoring the American and Allied soldiers who landed on June, 1944, and marking their sacrifice for freedom The festival’s program includes more than 70 events, from fireworks and period parachute jumps to vintage vehicle parades and open-air concerts, transforming towns like Sainte-Mère-Église, Carentan, and Arromanches into living memorials.
In the U.S., the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, will also host a special ceremony, with keynote speakers, veteran tributes, and educational panels on June 6 Admission is free, and visitors are encouraged to participate in the day’s commemorative activities.
D-Day, the Allied landings in Normandy, took place on June, 1944. The 2025 anniversary promises to be one of the most extensive commemorations yet, blending solemn remembrance with vibrant celebration of peace and freedom.
