Victory Day
War's end celebration
Victory Day commemorates the end of a war, most commonly World War II.
Different nations observe it on different dates: Russia celebrates on May 9, marking Nazi Germany's surrender to Soviet forces, while Western allies observe V-E Day on May 8.
The day typically features military parades, memorial services, and honoring veterans.
Victory Day is a major national holiday in Russia.
Act of holding something in mind
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- tributeOffering of respect
- wreath-layingPlacing memorial garland
moment of silence · honoring · sacrifice · heroes · liberation · veterans · fallen soldiers · survivors
Combat engagement area
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- tanksStorage vessels for liquids
artillery · infantry · regiment · battalion · warfare · frontline · trenches · combat
Ceremonial public procession
- fireworksExplosive light displays
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
fanfare · procession · feast · banquet · gala · music · dancing · pageant
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- national prideEsteem for one's country
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- unityWholeness through cohesion
heritage · freedom · liberty · valor · courage · homeland · citizenship · civic duty
Defeating and seizing control
- successFavorable outcome attained
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- capitulationComplete yielding to demands
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
liberation · hard-won · decisive · unconditional surrender · winning side · victor · overcoming · turning point
remembrance
Act of holding something in mind
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- tributeOffering of respect
wreath-laying · moment of silence · honoring · sacrifice · heroes · liberation · veterans · fallen soldiers · survivors · legacy
battlefield
Combat engagement area
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- veteransFormer armed forces members
tanks · artillery · infantry · regiment · battalion · warfare · frontline · trenches · combat · engagement
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- fireworksExplosive light displays
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
jubilee · fanfare · procession · feast · banquet · gala · music · dancing · pageant · spectacle
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- national prideEsteem for one's country
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
unity · heritage · freedom · liberty · valor · courage · homeland · citizenship · civic duty · national identity
conquest
Defeating and seizing control
- successFavorable outcome attained
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- capitulationComplete yielding to demands
surrender · liberation · hard-won · decisive · unconditional surrender · winning side · victor · overcoming · turning point
- National Holidaysnational holiday, Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- holidaysChristmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, New Year
- commemorationscommemoration, remembrance, memorial service, centennial, bicentennial
- European HolidaysChristmas, Easter Monday, Good Friday, New Year, Epiphany
- Maymaypole, maypole dance, May queen, May flowers, Cinco de Mayo
Victory Daygrief
Intense sorrow from loss
Memorial Day · Remembrance Day · Holocaust Remembrance Day · Tomb Sweeping Day · All Souls' Day