82nd Anniversary of the Liberation of Ollioules: Ceremony and Dance

Ollioules

The City of Ollioules invites you to participate in the commemoration of the Liberation of Ollioules, in remembrance of the events of August 23, 1944.

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Sunday 23 August 2026. At 5:45 p.m. — Gathering at the Carrefour du 23 Août 1944 for the Ollioules Liberation Ceremony. Departure from the Carrefour du 23 Août 1944, wreath laying, procession; the procession will continue to Place Jean Jaurès for the official ceremony. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served at the Espace Brémond. At 9:00 p.m. – Place Jean Jaurès: Community dance featuring the Christian Yann Orchestra, presented by the Official Ollioules Festival Committee.

Free of charge. Free shuttle bus: to make parking easier, a free shuttle bus will be available from the Orlandi 2 free parking lot (RN8). The Municipality is counting on everyone to attend this moment of remembrance and reflection.

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Program for Ollioules Liberation Day:

• 5:45 p.m.: Gathering at the Carrefour du 23 août 1944.
• 6:00 p.m.: Start of the ceremony.
• Deputy Mayor M. Thuilier, serving as master of ceremonies, outlines the program.
• Remarks by the Mayor.
• Reading of a text
• Wreath laying.
• Minute of silence.
• Chorus of “La Marseillaise”

• 6:25 p.m.: Line up for the parade.
• Parade order:
• PMO vehicle,
• Vintage vehicle with the parade sound system mounted on the back (playing “La Galette” and other military marches).
• The flag bearers.
• The officials.

• 6:50 p.m.: Arrival at Place Jean-Jaurès.
• Raising of the flags.
• Speech by the Mayor.
• Laying of wreaths.
• Tribute to the fallen.
• Minute of silence.
• “La Marseillaise”
• Salute to the flag bearers
• Release of 80 doves
• The flag bearers leave their positions
• Refreshments provided at the Espace Bremond.

• 9:00 p.m.: Liberation Ball at Place Jean Jaurès featuring Mamz'elle Bee + The Boyz + Girlz, presented by the Ollioules Festival Committee.