The highlights include:-

Saturday, 25 May 2013

At 11.30am veterans and their families are invited to gather at the Cunard Building, where a procession led by Chinese lion dancers, Indian drummers and troops from the Polish community (representing the nationalities which made up crew on merchant and royal navy vessels) will head to the Merchant Navy memorial on the Pier Head for a poignant wreath-laying ceremony.

Just after 1.30pm a Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft will fly over the waterfront in a Battle of Britain memorial flight. (Please note, this is weather dependent)

The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines will join local artists in a sold-out concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Sunday, 26 May 2013

A private commemorative service will take place at the Anglican Cathedral, followed by a parade at 12.30pm, which includes platoons from the Merchant Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Regulars, Reservists and Cadets from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. The route is along Rodney Street, Mount Pleasant, Hope Street, down Upper Duke Street finishing at the Anglican Cathedral.

Monday, 27 May 2013

Organised by the 156 Transport Regiment, around 15 teams made up of ships' companies and guest visitors including the Merseyside Fire Service will take part in a fun raft race in Salthouse Dock at 1pm.

A sold-out 40s themes veterans party at St George's Hall.

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

From 2pm the fleet of vessels will sail out of the City in a spectacular co-ordinated departure.