Metroactive » WWII https://activate.metroactive.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 ‘Spirit of ’45’ at History Park https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/08/spirit-of-45-at-history-park/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/08/spirit-of-45-at-history-park/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:09:00 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=124490
It’s been 75 years since Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in June of 1944. A year later, in August 1945, Japan declared its intent to surrender. History Park commemorates the end of World War II this weekend with two days of 1940s-themed fanfare. Friday is swing night, featuring the brassy…]]>

It’s been 75 years since Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in June of 1944. A year later, in August 1945, Japan declared its intent to surrender. History Park commemorates the end of World War II this weekend with two days of 1940s-themed fanfare. Friday is swing night, featuring the brassy reverie and splashing percussion of San Jose big band The Swing Solution. The old-timey tunes return on Saturday, along with plenty of old-fashioned fun including a period-appropriate fashion show, car show and recreation of a WWII homecoming parade. Make sure to say hello to the members of the Greatest Generation who are in attendance.

Spirit of ’45
Fri-Sat, 12pm, $5+
History Park, San Jose

 

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