Today marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – the day on which she becomes the first British monarch to reign for 70 years.
And to mark the milestone, residents can now apply to host a street party during the special bank holiday in June.
City of York Council has launched a web page dedicated to all aspects of jubilee fun.
The page also highlights what is going on throughout the jubilee celebrations; with events in York expected to include street parties, a ‘Big Jubilee Lunch’, beacon lighting events, a wealth of city centre events with flags and bunting, a Minster afternoon tea party and a York CVS procession.
Council leader Keith Aspden said: “This is the first time any British monarch has celebrated a platinum jubilee and given York’s long and proud association with the Queen, we want to make it easy for local residents, businesses and communities to organise a street party and celebrate Her Majesty’s incredible record of public service.
“With a great deal going on in York, our newly launched webpage will highlight all the exciting events taking place, from commemorative tree planting as a Champion City for the Queen’s Green Canopy, to being part of the Beacon lighting, as well as provide communities with guidance to organise a street party of your own.”
How to host a street party
The web page provides the information residents need for community street parties being held during the special four-day Jubilee weekend from 2-5 June.
The page provides links with information about how residents and communities can apply to organise a street party in the city, including guidance on closing roads, naming events, the use of social media, and the sharing of national and local resources.
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“The number one tip for holding a party is to plan early and to share jobs out amongst residents,” says official UK government guidance.
“If you need a temporary road closure, get in touch with your council at least 6 weeks in advance. “
There will be no road closure fees for resident, community organised and charity events. For a small deposit groups can borrow ‘road closed’ signs from the council depot and event licences will only required for events which include the sale of alcohol.