Members of the public were invited to join in the short event hosted by Morecambe Town Council outside Morecambe Town Hall.
Reading of The International Tribute and lighting of a specially-designed D-Day 80 beacon took place in conjunction with hundreds of others in cities, towns, and villages across the country.
The beacons symbolically celebrate the light of peace that emerged from the darkness of war.
There was also a parade in and out of Armed Forces Association Standards with standard bearers representing the Royal Naval Association, Submariners Association, Royal British
Legion, Merchant Navy Association, and Royal Air Forces Association.
Nostalgic war-time songs were performed by Morecambe-based singer Leigh Rhianon Coggins.
The national anthem was sung.
There was a retiring collection in support of the Royal Naval Association.
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The beacon blazes away which was lit at the D-Day 80th anniversary event at Morecambe town hall.Photo: Steve Pendrill
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Members of public attended the event at Morecambe town hall.Photo: Steve Pendrill
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Members of the public turned out in their droves for the D-Day 80th anniversary event.Photo: Steve Pendrill
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Leigh Rhianon Coggins sang a selection of wartime songs at the special event.Photo: Steve Pendrill