Media Advisory - The 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the End of the Second World War in Europe: Media Accreditation for Events in the Netherlands

OTTAWA, ON, April 2, 2025 /CNW/ - An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in a series of events to commemorate the Liberation of the Netherlands and the 80^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The delegation will include Second World War Veterans, including some who participated in the Liberation of the Netherlands, representatives from Veterans organizations, and Veterans Affairs Canada officials. A contingent of the Canadian Armed Forces, including units involved in the Liberation of the Netherlands, will also participate in ceremonies and events.

Events:
All times are Central European Time Zone

2 May 2025 – 10:00 
Opening of Canada House Pavilion at Oranjepark
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Visitors of all ages are invited to stop by the Canada House Pavilion to learn about Canada's military service around the world, including the Netherlands.
Media are asked to register for the opening event at [email protected]

2 May 2025 – 15:00
Commemorative Ceremony at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Groesbeek, Netherlands
Co-hosted by: Faces to Graves and the Government of Canada
Media Registration: [email protected] 

3 May 2025 – 14:00
Apeldoorn Liberation Parade
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Media Registration: [email protected]

4 May 2025 – 11:00
Commemorative Ceremony at Holten Canadian War Cemetery
Holten, Netherlands
Media Registration: Media can register here.
Deadline for registration April 17

5 May 2025 – 11:30 
Wageningen National Commemoration Capitulations 1945 and Liberation Parade
Wageningen, Netherlands
Media Registration: [email protected] 

Notes for media:

Media who wish to be in attendance to cover events must register where indicated above.

Media in Canada who wish to broadcast events in the Netherlands can contact Veterans Affairs Canada at the address below for information on how to obtain broadcast rights.

For more information on the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the End of the Second World War in Europe, please visit this page.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa

Media inquiries: Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468, [email protected]