Trafalgar Festival
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, Britain's greatest naval victory which took place on 21 October 1805, the Official Nelson Commemorations Committee (ONCC) is co-ordinating and facilitating  the creation of a programme of events and activities that will take place throughout the summer and autumn of 2005


Programme
The Trafalgar Festival is an exciting programme to mark the bicentenary. It will consist of exhibitions, re-enactments, special publications, regattas, yacht rallies, conferences, symposia and community-based activities around Britain. The climax of the Festival will be the Trafalgar Weekend on 21–23 October 2005 with dinners, parades, fireworks, beacons, church services and bell-ringing across the country.


Involve
The Festival will strongly emphasize the involvement of young people, demonstrating to them the continuing importance of the sea to Britain and the richness of our maritime heritage.

Internation Fleet Review - 28th June
Ships from thirty-five nations, making up the biggest ever multinational gathering of ships in history. There will also be a historic battle re-enactment in the Solent by Tall Ships with a Son et Lumière, firework display and fly-past by RAF, Fleet Air Arm and Army aircraft.

More info at Trafalgar Festival Website