HAPPY. Liberation of Paris: the ceremonies continue to mark the 80th anniversary of the arrival of Allied troops in the capital

The liberation of Paris, from August 19 to 25, 1944, marked the end of the Battle of Paris. In memory of, Sunday August 25, Emmanuel Macron, together with the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, and several officials, will preside over the 80th anniversary celebration from 5:15 pm on Place Denfert-Rochereau (14th arrondissement). Official closing proposal a week full of memorable events and cultural activities that took place in different areas of the capital.

From 3:50 pm, France 2 launches its special edition to follow these memories. The show is presented by Jean-Baptiste Marteau, who will be accompanied by Nathalie Saint-Cricq, Frédérique Neau-Dufour, historian, specialist in the Second World War, and Stéphane Bern. Follow our live stream.

Car parade and speeches. The celebration will begin at 4:15 p.m. with the departure of a motorcade that will proceed from Porte d’Orléans to Place Denfert-Rochereau, a route that will be taken by part of the 2nd Armored Division (DB) commanded by General Leclerc to liberate Paris, at dawn on August 25, 1944. At 5:15 pm a military ceremony is held when the troops arrive. The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, will then give a speech, followed by the president of the Republic.

The invited Paralympic flame. At 5:50 p.m., three days before the launch Paralympic Games of Paris 2024, the flame will reach Place Denfert-Rochereau. It will be carried with him a joint address of the Freeman’s Companions. Eight aircraft from the Patrouille de France will then fly over the capital from the Porte de Saint-Ouen to the Porte d’Orléans. At 7:30 p.m., Parisian church bells will ring the end of the memorial service.

Recommendations throughout Paris. Throughout the day on Sunday, tributes will be paid ​​​​​​at the Gare de l’Est, at the Montparnasse station or on the Place Stalingrad. These events bring together political and military figures and veterans associations for a solemn moment of reflection. Lectures will be given to remember the importance of this day in the history of Paris and France. Popular performances in addition to these ceremonies will be added educational initiatives.