Honor, Preserve, Remember
Every year, our association organizes commemorative events to keep the memory of veterans alive and strengthen transatlantic ties.
Annual Liberty Banquet
The Banquet of Liberty is a flagship event organized by the Friends of American Veterans Association in Normandy. It brings together veterans, families, and history enthusiasts to pay tribute to the heroes who fought for freedom. This moment of remembrance takes place in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, strengthening the enduring Franco-American friendship.
La Fière ceremony
Each year in June
Each year, the La Fiere ceremony brings together veterans, descendants of soldiers, French and American military representatives, and many history enthusiasts. It is a moment of deep emotion and gratitude, honoring the soldiers who fell in the fight for freedom.
Our Commemorative Ceremonies
Tribute to Alexandre & Simone Renaud
A tribute to Alexandre and Simone Renaud, who gave their lives for the importance of remembrance and the Franco-American friendship.
Upcoming date
Airborne Ceremony
A ceremony dedicated to the only monument honoring all airborne troops who participated in the Battle of Normandy, recognizing their courage and sacrifice.
Upcoming date
Tribute to General Eisenhower
A tribute to the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, architect of the D-Day landings and the liberation of Europe.
Upcoming date
Tribute to General Roosevelt
Tribute to Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Roosevelt, hero of the D-Day landings at Utah Beach.
Upcoming date
Memorial Service at the Church of Sainte-Mère-Église
Upcoming date
The Memorial Service is a moment of reflection in tribute to the veterans who fought for freedom. Held at the Church of Sainte-Mère-Église, this service honors their memory and sacrifice.
Annual Cocktail Party
