D-Day 80th Anniversary Beacon Lighting

Enjoy a performance of gospel songs by Dorchester’s middle schools students and The Cloud 9 Chorus to commemorate the introduction of gospel music to Dorchester by the American GI’s.
Listen to moving readings by serving US soldiers, a reading from Private Terry Parker’s Illicit D-Day Diary and a reading of the ‘International Tribute’. This magnificent and moving evening will end with the ceremonial lighting of the beacon at 9:15 pm.

Bring Fish and Chips along to eat in Salisbury Field during the event.