DATES for the next Victorian Extravaganza have been revealed and the move in the bank holiday has served up some changes.

In June, the UK Goverment confirmed that the early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8 to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

As a result, Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza will take place on Friday, May 8; Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10.

In a statement, the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza team said: “We are committed to organising the 2020 event over May 8, 9 and10.

“These three days are our provisional choice, we are aware this will also be the weekend for VE Day celebrations and the team are fully committed to embracing that and making it a big part of the event.

“After much consideration we have decided it’s completely not viable to run the event for two days.

North Wales Pioneer:

“If this date cannot be agreed it would take considerable financial backing to see the event run for two days. If any of the many hotels and business would like to offer their financial backing to make this happen please contact us.”

In a subsequent post on Facebook, the dates have been confirmed.

This is only the second time ever that the early May bank holiday has been moved – the first was in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of VE Day.

The 75th anniversary of the second World War in Europe, on May 8, will provide the public an opportunity to remember the sacrifice made at home and abroad which heralded the arrival of peace, despite conflict still taking place in other parts of the world.

Some Facebook users have branded the idea of having the Victoria Extravaganza over VE day as ‘thoughtless’.

One resident posted: “Not wanting to seem a spoilsport but VE Day is nothing to do with Victorian times.

“To me it just jars as those wanting to celebrate and remember then of the second world war will need space and space will be at a premium.

“I entirely understand the logistics of running the event over two days rather than three but this is a one and only end of war celebration and should take precedence.”

Another resident said in response: "It’s a no brainer isn’t it!!! It’s about reflection and respect to honour the fallen! Our Fallen!"

Another user posted: “I think the organisers do a bloody good job. It’s not their fault that instead of having an extra holiday for such a huge commemoration this bloody government has simply moved the bank holiday to the other side of the weekend.”