81 years of the Liberation: discover the complete program of commemorations and ceremonies in August

It's only 81 years since the capital was liberated from Nazi occupation . To celebrate this anniversary in style, after a whole week oftributes and festivities last year, the city of Paris is organizing numerous commemorations on August 24 and 25, 2025, the last two days of the Liberation by Allied forces, which put an end to four years of occupation of the French capital.

For two days, the City of Paris will pay tribute not only to the soldiers of the 2nd DB, but also to the men and women who, through their actions, resistance and sacrifices, enabled the Liberation from Nazi occupation.

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Commemorations program

August 24

• In association with the Association du 24 août 1944, the City of Paris pays tribute to the Spanish Republican fighters of the 2nd Armored Division, who were the first to enter the occupied capital. The ceremony will take place in the Jardin de la Nueve (Paris Centre).

August 25

• Ceremony in front of Hôtel de Ville (Paris Centre)
• Ceremony in front of the Arbre de la Liberté, place Stalingrad (19th arrondissement)
• Ceremony organized by the SNCF (wreath-laying) in front of the plaque paying tribute to the deportees, Gare de l'Est (10th)
• Military ceremony in front of the plaque commemorating the surrender of German troops, Place du 18 juin 1940 (6th)
• Ceremony in honor of the 2nd Armored Division in front of the statue of Maréchal Leclerc at Porte d'Orléans (14th)

Meaux celebrates the Liberation: 3 days of free events to mark the 81st anniversary
Meaux in Seine-et-Marne offers an exceptional program to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation on the weekend of August 23 and 24 and on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Re-enacted combat, a military parade and a historic camp will plunge you into the history of that day on August 27, 1944. [Read more]