Hundreds turn out in Wrexham to mark 80th VE Day anniversary
The anniversary marked the unconditional surrender of Nazi German troops across Europe to the Allies in World War II on May 8, 1945.
The events began with a service at St. Giles Parish Church and was followed by a parade led by the RWF Volunteer Corps of Drums over to the cenotaph on Bodhyfryd.
Service at St Giles (Image: NQ staff)
Another service took place at the cenotaph, where wreaths were laid and the last post was played as Wrexham marked their respects.
Several councillors and public figures were in attendance such as Ken Skates MS and Andrew Ranger MP.
A number of schools across Wrexham were represented at the service, with some pupils in attendance at the cenotaph.
As the parade took place, people lined the streets from St Giles Church up towards Queens Square and round to the cenotaph.
Two people in attendance were Carole and Ken Molyneux from Hawarden. Ken had joined the guards in 1958 and it was a proud day for him to see the day marked in such a manner.
The pair said: "We've come out to join in the service to remember, as it is so important.
"We live in Hawarden, but we heard about the parade and wanted to come and see it. It's brilliant to see so many people here.
"It is so important to mark the occasion properly and remember those who gave their lives."
Carole and Ken Molyneux (Image: NQ staff) Nicola Taylor, another onlooker said: "Events like this need to be marked and it's amazing to see so many people out supporting it.
"The parade was great and they've done a good job of marking the occasion."
Cllr Beverley Parry-Jones, Armed Forces Champion at Wrexham Council, said: 'I am immensely honoured and privileged to be Armed Forces Champion for Wrexham County Borough Council.
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"Today our communities of Wrexham and the Armed Forces have come together to give thanks, remember and celebrate VE Day.
"During our church service we remembered and gave thanks for the brave young men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
'Celebrations to mark both the end of World War Two and to mark the freedom that we all enjoy today will be taking place in communities throughout the county borough.'
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