As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to host a big lunch at Downing Street in honour of the King’s Coronation, Brits are being encouraged to share their plans for the Bank Holiday weekend so that others can get involved in the festivities.
The Government has launched a digital map where members of the public will be able to add their events they are hosting over the Coronation weekend so others in the local community can find out what is happening and get involved.
The interactive map will feature Coronation Big Lunches, street parties and volunteering activities that are taking place from Saturday, May 6 to Monday, May 8.
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Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “We want everyone up and down the country to have the opportunity to get involved in the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
“Our interactive map will help you find activities, events and celebrations nearby. Whether you’re hosting a street party, planning a Big Lunch, a screening or activity for the Big Help Out, we want to hear from you.
“This is a fantastic occasion to come together with friends, family and your local community to mark this historic moment.”
The Coronation of the King and Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on the Saturday morning, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Tens of thousands of street parties are expected to be staged during the weekend, with people urged to come together across the nation for the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday, May 7.
On the same day, musicians and stars will descend on Windsor Castle for the Coronation concert which will be broadcast live on the BBC.
The Government has already launched a consultation on extending pub opening hours throughout the coronation weekend. It could mean pubs in England and Wales being allowed to stay open until 1am on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
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