Luton Point is celebrating 80 years of peace since VE Day with a street party style celebration in Central Square.
Shoppers are invited to go along and embrace the nostalgia and community spirit, from 11am-4pm on Thursday May 8 for a day of free events organised by the team at Luton Point.
The day centre will embrace the sound of the 1940s with The Candy Girls appearing as The Boogie Woogie Gals, singing classic tunes in celebration of this important occasion at intervals throughout the day.
Luton Point has also put out a call to bakers young and young at heart to show off their creativity for a VE Day themed cake decorating contest. Categories will be for under 16s and 16 and over, with the winner from each category receiving an £80 gift card to spend at the centre in a store of their choice. Participants must register by 5pm on May 6 and deliver their masterpieces to Central Square by 3pm on May 8 or Centre Management (Gallery Level) on May 7 between 8am-5pm. The judging is set to take place at 3:30pm on the event day, with the winner announced just before 4pm.
The centre will also be welcoming the Royal British Legion, who will be offering special VE Day 80 pins and other merchandise to mark the historic occasion, as well as local organisations and community groups who will explore local and national history with fascinating themed displays.
Lavinia Douglass, marketing manager for Luton Point, said: “We’re excited to be partying like it’s 1945 this VE Day! We are proud to bring the community together to celebrate 80 years of peace, and this is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends and neighbours to share in the spirit of
remembrance and joy. Come along and get involved in what promises to be a truly memorable day.”
