Councils across the country have granted permission for street parties over the four-day bank holiday weekend being held this year to celebrate 70 incredible years as monarch for Queen Elizabeth II.
There’s a lot more besides, from concerts to picnics to parades – so here’s a sampling of some of the events you might want to join to celebrate this landmark anniversary.
CHICHESTER
* May 20, 12.30
Boxgrove Village Hall
Chichester Cathedral Friends
TICKETED EVENT
* June 4, 12.00
Priory Park
Gala Day procession at 11am through Chichester streets, then family afternoon at 12 at Priory Park
Attractions, games, refreshments, music.
WORTHING
* June 2, 4.30pm – 10pm
Broadwater Green Family Fun Day by the Worthing Scouts
Stalls, raffles, archery & axe throwing, face painting, pizza, mobile bar, ice cream, children’s rides, climbing wall
* June 3-4 Evenings
Jubilee Concerts, Steyning Gardens
Orchestra, film
TICKETED EVENT
HENFIELD
* June 2, 11am-3pm
Children’s Fun Day
Kings Field, sports activities
* June 5, 12.00-6pm
Memorial Field
Big Family Jubilee Picnic Fancy Dress Contest, bar, music, afternoon tea
BOGNOR REGIS
June 4, 12.00 start
Carnival, the Esplanade
Floats, themed walkers along the prom, marching bands
Arena events and entertainment in West Park, Aldwick
SHOREHAM-BY-SEA
June 4, 8-11.30pm
Shoreham Centre
Platinum Jubilee Party
Sandwiches, cakes, nibbles, bar, music
TICKETED EVENT
HORSHAM
* June 2- 5
Horsham Museum and Art Gallery
Coronation-themed events, craft event
* June 2, 9.30pm
Beacon lighting ceremony The Capitol, Horsham
Piper will play Diu Regnare and a choir will sing Song for the Commonwealth
* June 3
Jubilee street party, 12.00 until late
Horsham’s Carfax
Family entertainment, community awards, face painting, street food, prizes
RUSTINGTON
June 4
Charity Street Fayre, Churchill Parade
Littlehampton District Lions
Stalls, children’s entertainment, local musicians and entertainers
LITTLEHAMPTON
June 5, 12.00-9pm
Street party, Highdown Drive
STORRINGTON
June 4, 12.00-9pm
Summer festival, Hormare Field
Local artists, bands, food, children’s rides and entertainment, dog show, arena events, Morris dancing, bar, stalls
PETWORTH
May 28-29
Seaford College, Lavington Park
Programme of events, including: Royal Variety Performance, Tea Dance, Big Picnic
TICKETED EVENTS
MIDHURST
June 4, 12.00-4pm
Cowdray Ruins
Stalls, entertainment, music, food, drink
STEYNING
June 5, 12.00-2.30pm
Picnic on the High Street party
Tables of six or larger
HAYWARDS HEATH
June 5, from 12.00
Plumpton and racecourse
Pageant through the village and at the racecourse stalls, funfair, races, music, food
