The sun shone in Co. Antrim as VE Day celebrations began in Ballymena. Not even patients in the Waveney Hospital felt left out as they feasted on ice cream!
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
There was much music and dancing during the VE Day celebrations in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh in 1945. The local RUC even received both complaints and hugs!
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Randalstown, Co. Antrim
VE Day celebrations in Randalstown, Co. Antrim saw members of the forces join with youth organisations for a parade before dancing in the local Orange Hall.
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Cullybackey, Co. Antrim
In Cullybackey, Co. Antrim, VE Day celebrations culminated with Major SG Haughton atop a white horse leading the parade to a ceremonial fire on Reid's Hill.
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Bangor, Co. Down
Thousands of people gathered on the streets on Belfast to celebrate Victory in Europe Day on 8th May 1945. Street parties took place throughout the city.
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Portadown, Co. Armagh
In Portadown, Co. Armagh, thousands of locals mingled with service personnel from the United Kingdom and Belgium to celebrate Victory in Europe Day in 1945.
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
On 8th May 1945, Lord Northland oversaw a parade of organisations through the streets of Dungannon, Co. Tyrone to commemorate the Allied Victory in Europe.
