Sainte‑Mère‑Église

What to know

• The official ceremony is set for June 6 at the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. Jun 9
• Dignitaries from the United States and France, veterans’ groups and the public will attend the international gathering. Jun 9
• The main ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery begins at 00:00 a.m. local time with U.S. and French officials, military leaders and WWII veterans. Jun 9
• A U.S. Navy band performs and C‑130 aircraft fly over the cemetery to honor the 1944 landing forces. Jun 9
• The D‑Day Festival Normandy runs May 31–June 6, featuring reenactments, parades, exhibitions, guided tours, and concerts along Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches. Jun 9