IN PICTURES: Milton Keynes celebrates VE Day with garden parties and decorations

Friday, 8 May 2020 17:15

People across Milton Keynes have been celebrating VE Day with garden parties and decorations appearing across the city.

We asked MKFM listeners to send in photos of the celebrations in your part of the city.

Yesterday, Milton Keynes City Centre roads were lit up in red, white and blue as part of VE Day celebrations.

And there are still plenty of celebrations and events happening later this evening - check out the full timetable of events here.

Our gallery of VE celebrations from across Milton Keynes is below - and you can send in your pictures via Facebook or emailing them to news@mkfm.com.

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