In Newtownards, the Soda Popz ‘50s Duo will entertain the crowds from 8.30pm at Conway Square. A piper will play ‘Dui Regnare’ before the beacons are lit at 9.45pm, followed by closing performances of ‘Song for the Commonwealth’ by Donaghadee Community Choir in Ballyhalbert and Bangor Ladies Choir in Bangor. On Thursday 2 June 2022 Ards and North Down Borough Council will light Jubilee Beacons at three locations in the Borough - Conway Square, Newtownards, The Castle, Bangor and Burr Point, Ballyhalbert.īallyhalbert and Bangor ceremonies start at 9.30pm. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons - Various locations - June 2 Picnickers will be treated to live music and entertainment for all the family.
Running from 1pm until 3pm across seven locations - Wallace Park in Templepatrick, Lough Shore Park in Antrim, Sixmilewater River Park in Ballyclare, Neillsbrook Community Centre in Dunsilly, Lilian Bland Community Park in Glengormley, Hazelbank Park in Newtownabbey and Loughshore Park in Jordanstown.
The Big Lunch - Various locations - June 5 The interactive garden, commissioned by The Council as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, is described as a 'garden of pure imagination' and will be the first of its kind to assume permanent residency in any garden across the UK. As well as the 'regal' on-stage entertainment, families will be treated to live street theatre and enjoy a vast variety of food and drink stalls.īoth events will begin at 6pm and will conclude at 10.30pm, when the skies will be set alight at both locations with a dazzling fireworks display.ĭiarmuid's Gavin's Clockwork Garden installation - Antrim Castle Gardens - June 4 Platinum Party at the Park - Antrim Castle Gardens and Jordanstown Loughshore - June 4īroadcaster Claire McCollum will be joined by comedian Micky Bartlett and X Factor alumni Rwanda Shaw at Antrim Castle Gardens, while Cool FM's Stuart Robinson will host veteran swing artist James Huish and stand-up comedian Shane Todd at Jordanstown Loughshore Park. Other locations hosting the ceremonies are Loanends Primary School at Nutts Corner, The Town Hall in Ballyclare, the Viaduct in Randalstown, the Lilian Bland Pavilion in Glengormley and Macedon Point close to Hazelbank Park. The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey will be joined by Vice Lord Lieutenant Mrs Miranda Gordan at Mossley Mill for their ceremony, while the Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey will be joined by Deputy Lord Lieutenant The Hon.
Here are a list of events happening across Northern Ireland to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councilīeacon Lighting - Various locations - June 2 Read more: Corgis needed to help crown King and Queen of Pitt Park at Jubilee celebrations The Queen will become the first British royal in history to reach seven decades on the throne and has been the longest-serving monarch in British history since 2015. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is set to be celebrated in every corner of the UK and by many across the world this week. June 2022 will mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years of service as the head of the British monarchy.