Waterfront in Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
VE-Day Riots
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Émeutes du Jour de la Victoire en Europe
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
1. VE-Day Riots / Émeutes du Jour de la Victoire en Europe Marker
Victory in Europe (VE) celebrations in Halifax and Dartmouth on 7-8 May 1945 sparked large-scale rioting, looting, and public drunkenness. Three naval seamen died in the chaos. News of the Allied victory was expected, but the festivities were poorly planned, and frustrations between civilians and the large number of military personnel had been building for years.
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Les célébrations de la Victoire en Europe à Halifax et à Darmouth les 7 et 8 mai 1945 ménent à de grosses émeutes, à du pillage et à de l'ivresse publique. Trois marins perdent la vie dans ce chaos. Des nouvelles de la victorie des Alliées sont attendues, mais les festivités sont mal planifiées et les frustrations entre les civils et le nombre élevé de militaires montent depuis des années.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II
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Location. 44° 38.852′ N, 63° 34.247′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Waterfront. It can be reached from Lower Water Street. The marker is on the pier in front of the maritime museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax NS B3J 1S3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: CSS Acadia (here, next to this marker); CSS Acadia (Side 2) (here, next to this marker); Samuel Cunard (within shouting distance of this marker); Mona Parsons 1901-1976 (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Doucette 1912-1944 (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Sailor's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Allan Bundy 1920-2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Entertainment / Divertissement (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Also see . . . VE-Day Riots. On 7 and 8 May 1945, riots broke out after poorly coordinated Victory in Europe celebrations fell apart in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Several thousand servicemen (predominantly naval), merchant seamen and civilians drank, vandalized and looted. (Submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
2. VE-Day Riots / Émeutes du Jour de la Victoire en Europe Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
