80th anniversary D-Day celebrations
7 June 2024
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80th anniversary D-Day celebrations
On Thursday 6 June, beacon lightings took place across the borough to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing.
We honour the brave soldiers who risked their lives for freedom and peace during the D-Day operation in 1944.
The Mayor of Basildon, Councillor Allan Davies attended the ceremony at Gloucester Park, joined by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Sue Jackson who proudly lit the beacon.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ceremonies.
View images from each lighting below, or over on our Facebook page [
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The Armed Forces Day parade will take place on *Saturday 29 June from 11.30am to 1pm* in Basildon Town Centre - an opportunity to say thank you and show our support and solidarity for serving personnel, service families, veterans and cadets.
Residents are invited to attend, show their support and salute our members of the armed forces.
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Gloucester Park, Basildon
Gloucester Park beacon lighting
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Gloucester Park beacon lighting
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Gloucester Park beacon lighting
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Gloucester Park buntin
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Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea
Wat Tyler Country Park beacon
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The Paddocks, Laindon
The Paddocks beacon
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Queen Elizabeth II Field, Billericay
Billericay beacon
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Wickford Memorial Park, Wickford
Wickford Memorial Park beacon
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Swanmead Park, Vange
Vange beacon
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