[4] On 9 May 1945, HMS Bulldog arrived in St Peter Port, Guernsey, and the German forces surrendered unconditionally aboard the vessel at dawn.

British forces landed in St Peter Port shortly afterwards and were greeted by crowds of joyous but malnourished islanders singing, amongst other patriotic songs, "Sarnia-Cherie".

An open air ecumenical service takes place in Liberation Square followed by the singing of "Man Bieau P'tit Jèrri"/"Beautiful Jersey" (in Jèrriais and English) and a re-enactment of the raising of flags (including that at Fort Regent).

[citation needed] The afternoon community celebrations are of an informal character, including a programme of entertainments and stalls in Saint Helier.

[16] The celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation could not be held in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and were postponed until 8 – 10 May 2022 when the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex were royal guests at the celebrations in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark and read a message to islanders from Queen Elizabeth II.