Peace with Germany was announced 8 May 1945 and official celebrations took place in Palmerston North the following day. Church services were held at 10am, followed by general celebrations. The procession marched round The Square to the Band Rotunda.
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- 2008P_Wwt9_WHF_2001
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- Victory in Europe parade, The Square
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- The Square, Palmerston North
- Date
- May 9, 1945
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