In Pictures: Jersey Liberation Day 2014
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Thousands of people turned out to remember the moment Jersey was liberated from Nazi occupation during World War Two
Bailiff Sir Michael Birt said Liberation Day had become the island's national day, a chance to celebrate its identity
A reconstruction of the moment Surgeon Lt Ronald McDonald and the harbour master flew the Union Flag plays a central role in the event
Royal Navy warship HMS Beagle arrived in Jersey on 9 May 1945, the day after Winston Churchill declared victory
The audience and mass choirs sang God Save the Queen and flew the Jersey flag
Members of the Jersey scout band were among a number of youth groups taking part in a parade around Liberation Square
There were a number of bands in the parade including the Jersey Pipe Band showcasing their new tartan
Children from the Jersey Sea Cadets marched alongside other armed services cadet groups
There were a number of military vehicles including tanks and classic cars, some carrying Normandy veterans and Chelsea Pensioners
Organisers say plans for the 70th anniversary of Liberation Day are already being worked on, and they hope it will be the biggest to date