A BEACON will be lit at Sanders Park on Thursday, June 2, to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
A fun family-friendly event will run from 5pm until 10pm while the lighting is at 9.45pm.
Bromsgrove District Council is working with partners to put on a celebratory event with food, street entertainment and music, concluding with the beacon.
Bromsgrove Jubilee Choir will also sing ‘A Life Lived With Grace’, commissioned by Commonwealth Resounds.
Rev Ray Khan from St John’s Church will play ‘Majesty’ on the bugle.
Jubilee celebrations will continue across the bank holiday weekend including music at The BirdBox presented by Bromsgrove Festival in association with BRMG Radio on from 12pm to 5pm next Friday, June 3.
Next Saturday, June 4, there will be a food and drinks event, running from 12pm to 10pm at BirdBox and there will also be the Jubilee Street Party on Bromsgrove High Street next Sunday, June 5 which is being organised by Bromsgrove Royal British Legion. Click here for more on ‘The biggest street party Bromsgrove’s ever seen’.
Leigh Blakeman from Vintage Class Singers, who will be performing at the event, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be part of the Bromsgrove community celebrations for such a special occasion.
“It is a privilege to be performing at this, the opening evening of a full bank holiday of events in celebration of our wonderful Queen’s Jubilee.”
Coun Michael Thompson, responsible for leisure on Bromsgrove District Council, said: “Everyone will remember where they were when our Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.
“As the whole country marks this momentous milestone, I am delighted we are giving our residents the opportunity to celebrate in style with singing, dancing, food and entertainment in Bromsgrove.”
Visitors attending should be aware that car parking at the maincar park at Sanders Park will be closed to all except blue badge holders for the evening with alternative parking signposted off Whitford Road.
Those staying for the beacon lighting may also wish to bring a torch or use their phones as there is the possibility that the route back to the car park may be dark.
Go to www.bromsgrovefestival.co.uk for more details on the Bromsgrove Festival event.
For more information, or to get involved in the Jubilee Beacon Event, contact the Parks and Events Team at [email protected].
