Basildon to mark D-Day with beacon lighting
D-Day will be commemorated across Basildon as a number of events remembering those who served during the 1944 invasion of Normandy.
On Thursday 6 June, beacons will be lit across the borough to mark the historic event.
Beacon lightings will take place at:
- Gloucester Park, Basildon - 8.45pm
- The Paddocks, Laindon - 8.45pm
- Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea - 8.45pm
- Queen Elizabeth II Field, Billericay - 9pm
- Wickford Memorial Park - parade at 8.45pm, followed by the lighting of the beacon at 9:15pm
The events are open to all, find out more information using this link.
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