article_snippet.sent: A chain of beacons will be lit across the country, Spitfire and Lancaster bomber planes will take to the skies and a star-studded concert will be held in London from May 8 to 10 as part of commemorations marking the 70th anniversary.
article_snippet.sent: It will be followed by the lighting of more than 100 beacons, stretching from Newcastle to Cornwall.
article_snippet.sent: Stars will also perform at a 1940s-themed concert held on Horse Guards Parade in London in the evening, to be shown on the BBC.
article_snippet.sent: A parade of bands, veterans and current servicemen and women will then make veterans and current servicemen and women way from the Abbey along Whitehall before a reception in St James's Park for 2,000 veterans hosted by the Royal British Legion.
article_snippet.sent: A parade of bands, veterans and current servicemen and women will pass the balcony of the Treasury building, where Churchill made Churchill historic speech before vast crowds on VE Day.
article_snippet.sent: That afternoon there will be a fly-past of current and historic aircraft from the RAF, including Hurricane, Spitfire and Lancaster bomber planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
article_snippet.sent: Vehicles dating from the 1940s will also be on display in St James's Park.
article_snippet.sent: People are encouraged to enjoy People own celebrations by holding street parties.