Fête de la Libération de Martigues

Friday's programme in La Couronne and Carro:
- 5.30pm: wreath-laying ceremony in Carro, at the Monument to the Missing at Sea.
- 6.30pm: La Couronne ceremony at the Monument aux Morts, preceded by a parade of military vehicles.
- La Couronne market square:
* 7.30pm: food, refreshments, free games for children
and night market.
* 9pm, concert by the group IDEM.

Saturday's programme in Martigues town centre:
- 6.15pm: parade with military vehicles. Departure from Cours du 4 Septembre (Jonquières).
- 6.30pm: Ceremony at the Monument aux Morts 39/45 in Jonquières.
- 7pm: Aperitif offered to the public. Cours du 4 Septembre.
- 7.30pm: Liberation swing ball with the group "Suzy swing sisters". Place de la Libération (L'Île).
9.45pm: Mapping in the L'Ile district, on the façade of the Sainte-Marie Madeleine church.
- 10.30pm: Fireworks from the Théâtre de Verdure, visible from Ferrières beach to Sainte-Anne.
Quai Tessé and rue du Colonel Fabien will be closed for the duration of the fireworks.

Guided tours of the exhibition "Martigues 1939-1945, from the Occupation to the happy days of the Liberation" at the Galerie de l'Histoire (Martigues Town Hall).
- Friday 23rd at 10am and 3pm.
- Saturday 24 at 10am and 4.30pm. And don't forget the treasure hunt for children (aged 9-12) and families at 3pm.

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