The people of Northern Ireland marked V.E. Day or Victory in Europe Day on 8th May 1945 with celebrations, dancing, bonfires, and games across the country.
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Ballymena, Co. Antrim
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 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 Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry
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 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.
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 Gilford, Co. Down
Crowds gathered for VE Day celebrations in Gilford, Co. Down on the 8th May 1945 and the Belgian Infantry joined in with the burning of an effigy of Hitler.
Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
Victory in Europe Day on 8th May 1945 saw locals of Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh mix with an international crowd as they lit a bonfire to mark Allied victory.
