The country is gearing up to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and dozens of events will be taking place across Watford.
Street parties, comedy shows and music events will all be held to celebrate the Queen’s 70-year reign.
Celebrations will officially begin on Thursday, June 2, and end on Sunday, June 5, but festivities are also taking place before and after the bank holiday weekend.
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Here we list some of the events taking place near you before or over the long bank holiday weekend.
Wednesday, June 1
Jubilee Lego event - A fun event for children.
Location - Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, Hertfordshire WD23 1FA.
Time - 4-5pm.
Price - £3 per child. Tickets can be booked in the library.
Thursday June 2
TGR Jubilee bank holiday - Live music by Big Mama Funk and Feet First.
Location - 2 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PD.
Time - Music 7-11pm and cocktail hour 6-7pm.
Price - Free. To reserve a place, click here.
Light a beacon for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - The Beacon is one of thousands being lit in the UK and the Commonwealth
Location - KGV Playing Fields, Cobden Hill Radlett (home of Tabard Rugby Club & Radlett Cricket Club)
Time - 9:35pm
Price - Free
Royal Guards at Atria Watford (and June 3) - Royal Guards will march up and down the mall saluting everyone they meet. They will teach little soldiers the art of a good march – and a dance.
Location - Atria Watford
Time - Thoughout the day
Price - Free
Friday June 3
Queen’s Jubilee and classic car show - There will also be craft, gift and food stalls, a fun fair, licensed bars, afternoon teas and a variety of live entertainment from the past 70 years.
Location - Metropolitan Bushey Events and Sports Venue.
Time - 12pm to 6pm
Price
Adults - £1 if purchased in advanced or £3 on the day purchase
Children - free
Displaying your classic car will cost £6 (this includes entry for up to 2 adults and one vehicle).
To purchase tickets and find out more information click here.
Comedy night – 18+ adults only - The event will feature comedians Hal Cruttenden, Mark Simmons, Nathan Caton and Paul Revill.
Location - Jubilee Event Marquee on Chipperfield Common, Chipperfield, WD4 9BS. Time - 8pm.
Price - £15. Concessionary priced tickets are available upon application to wainephilip50@gmail.com.
To purchase a ticket, click here.
Saturday, June 4
Jacqui Hicks and Amersham Big Band - A 25-piece band will be performing with Ms Hicks singing lead vocals.
Location - Jubilee Event Marquee on Chipperfield Common, Chipperfield, WD4 9BS.
Time - 3pm.
Price
Children’s tickets - £10
Senior tickets (65+) - £12.50
Adults - £15
Concessionary priced tickets are available upon application to wainephilip50@gmail.com. To purchase a ticket, click here.
Louise Marshall Soul Band - The band will be playing a selection of classic soul, funk and pop songs.
Location - Jubilee Event Marquee on Chipperfield Common, Chipperfield WD4 9BS.
Time - 7pm
Price
Children’s tickets - £10
Senior tickets (65+) - £12.50
Adult - £15
Concessionary priced tickets are available upon application to wainephilip50@gmail.com. To purchase a ticket, click here.
Chipperfield on film through the ages, followed by John & Julie - The event begins with Chipperfield on film through the ages. Afterwards, John & Julie will be shown. Made in 1955, it is a story about two children who run away to London because they are determined to see The Queen’s Coronation.
Location - Chipperfield Village Hall, The Common, Chipperfield, WD4 9BS
Time - 7pm (doors open at 6pm)
Price - Free. To register for a ticket, click here.
Watford's big centenary and Jubilee celebration - The day will offer music and dance performances with an array of food an drink stalls on site. Rak-Su and Naughty Boy will be performing in the evening.
Location - Cassiobury Park, Gade Avenue, Watford WD18 7LG.
Time - 11am to 9pm
Price - Free.
For more information, click here.
Sunday, June 5
The Radlett Village Big Jubilee lunch - Book a table and bring your own chairs. Maximum of 10 people per table.
Location - Radlett, Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 8HL.
Time - 12 to 5pm
Price - £20 per table. To book a table, click here
Sunday, June 12
Bushey Jubilee Acoustic Festival - The Bushey Acoustic Festival is returning after a two-year break with a nod to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the people of Ukraine.
Location - Mary Forsdyke Gardens and Warren Lake, Bushey Heath, WD23 1EA.
Price - Free entry.
Time - 12pm to 5pm
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