The Reidy family celebrate 75 years since the end of the Second World War with a garden party in CleveleysThe Reidy family celebrate 75 years since the end of the Second World War with a garden party in Cleveleys
The Reidy family celebrate 75 years since the end of the Second World War with a garden party in Cleveleys

Generations come together as Lancashire turns red, white and blue for VE Day 2020

Lancashire has celebrated 75 years since Britain and its allies defeated Nazi Germany to bring an end to war in Europe.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 9th May 2020, 12:42 BST
Updated 11th May 2020, 08:47 BST

And despite the lockdown, families and neighbours across the county put on a proud display of red, white and blue to honour the sacrifices of Britain's greatest generation.

These are just some of the amazing celebrations that caught our eye across Lancashire.

Hull Road street party in Blackpool

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Hull Road street party in Blackpool

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Caitlyn and River-May enjoy the VE Day celebrations at a street party in Cleveleys

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Caitlyn and River-May enjoy the VE Day celebrations at a street party in Cleveleys

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Ann Senfield and Neil Scott got into the spirit of things with authentic WWII-era outfits for their street party in Cleveleys

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Ann Senfield and Neil Scott got into the spirit of things with authentic WWII-era outfits for their street party in Cleveleys

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Luke Robinson and Darren Kirmond with their battle gun in Bispham

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Luke Robinson and Darren Kirmond with their battle gun in Bispham

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