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Aaliyah Miller

Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Street parties and events happening in Bristol

Next month marks a huge event in the UK, as the country will celebrate 70 years of the Queen sitting on the throne. To mark the occasion, the government have announced a four-day weekend with two bank holidays on Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3.

The actual date of the Platinum Jubilee, was Sunday, February 6. However next month, the extended weekend is sure to see celebrations takeover the country.

And Bristol is no exception. The city is sure to welcome a host of events, including street parties that can be enjoyed by all.

READ MORE: Jubilee street parties could cause havoc for drivers, says Green Flag

Here are some of the biggest and best celebrations taking place all over the city that you can get involved with.

Patchway Jubilee Beacon Lighting

June 2

Bristol BMX Club, Waterside Drive, Patchway, Avon, BS34 5JT

Patchway Town Council are the Local Authority for the Town in Patchway and they will be holding a candle-lit walk to light their Beacon to mark the Queens Jubilee.

Portishead free Community Event

June 3

Portishead Show Field, Clapton Lane, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 7RA

Portishead Town Council invites all to join in the fun at a free Community Event at Portishead Show Field on Friday 3 June from 1pm til 8pm.There will be music from The Rock Project, children’s entertainment from Action Pussycat, many local craft and community group stalls and a selection of catering stalls.

Butcombe Big Jubilee Lunch

June 5

Butcombe Village Hall, Butcombe, Bristol, BS40 7UX, United Kingdom

Butcombe village hall is hosting a ticketed event that will bring an Al fresco lunch followed by children’s and adults’ games; culminating in the Butcombe Wheelbarrow Race.

Underwood Road Portishead Street Party

June 5

Underwood road portishead, Portishead, Bristol, BS206TJ, United Kingdom

Underwood Road in Portishead is hosting a street party that's open for all.

Jubilee Celebration on College Green

June 5

College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom

Bristol Cathedral is partnering with charities, communities and organisations across Bristol to host a celebration for the city. There will be food, performances and activities held on College Green and all are welcome.

Backwell Platinum Jubilee Celebration

June 5

Backwell Playing Fields, West Town Road, Backwell, BS48 3HG

Backwell Parish Council are holding a community event on Sunday 5th June 2022 from 12.00noon until 5.00pm. The event will be held at the local playing fields and will be open to all.

Hartcliffe City Farm Jubilee Activity Day

June 5

Hartcliffe City Farm, Lampton Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0QH

To celebrate the Jubilee Hartcliffe Farm will be hosting a family activity day, including seed sowing activities and mosaic making. Food and drink will be available to buy.

Jubilee Community Church Service

June 5

St John's Church, 1, The Park, Keynsham, BS31 2BL

St Johns Church are hosting a special service on Sunday 5th June at St. John’s Church at 10.30am, to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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