National Windrush Day on 22 June 2023 will mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the passengers of the Empire Windrush to the UK. The day celebrates the contribution and achievements of the Windrush generation and their descendants who arrived in Britain on 22 June 1948.
Please join in all or any of the following events taking place in Luton;
Thursday 22nd June 12 pm - 2 pm
Flag Raising Ceremony at Luton Town Hall Footsteps, George Street, Luton LU1 2BQ
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Saturday 24th June 3 pm - 7pm
Windrush Civic Reception at Council Chambers, Town Hall, George Street, Luton LU1 2BQ
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Sunday 25th June 1:30 pm
75th Windrush Anniversary Service by the New Testament Church of God Luton
At St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Luton LU1 3LF
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You can also Join the Windrush 75 network and help in making this a year of national celebrations of our shared history.
The Windrush 75 Network brings together everyone who is committed to making Windrush 75 a major national theme for 2023. It’s a chance to mark this milestone in our history and spark a wider conversation about the past, present, and future of our multi-ethnic society.
