The dates for the celebrations coincide with the Queen’s Coronation, which took place on June 2, 1953. Towns and villages across West Sussex have a host of entertainment planned and here is a round up of just some of them in the area.
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Her Majesty The Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee on February 6, 1952. Photo by Derek Martin. Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
. Wednesday June 1 Goring
There will be a royal teddy bears' picnic at St Mary's Church Hall and gardens from 2.30pm to 4pm. Guests are invited to take a picnic and dress their teddies in regal clothes, drinks provided. Photo: Other 3rd party
. Thursday June 2 Arundel
The town crier will deliver a proclamation in the Town Square on Thursday, June 2, at 2pm, followed by a procession and Service of Thanksgiving led by the town’s churches. Photo: SussexWorld
. Thursday June 2 Arundel
Historic Hiorne Tower will be the site of the beacon lighting on Thursday, June 2, at 9.45pm. Residents can join local choirs and musicians from 8.30pm for a free musical celebration. Photo: SussexWorld
. Thursday June 2 East Preston
There is a Platinum Jubliee theme for this year's East Preston scarecrow competition and judging will begin on Thursday, June 2. Photo: Other 3rd party
. Thursday June 2 Ferring
Ferring Country Centre will be offering pony rides, a royal hunt and its own Queen for the Day on Thursday, June 2. Photo: SussexWorld
. Thursday June 2 Worthing
Worthing Scouts are hosting a huge community fun day on Broadwater Green from 4pm to 10pm, and it will be officially opened at 4.30pm by Bob Smytherman the Town Crier. There is a whole host of family-friendly activities, stalls and a live band Photo: SussexWorld
1. Wednesday June 1 Goring
There will be a royal teddy bears' picnic at St Mary's Church Hall and gardens from 2.30pm to 4pm. Guests are invited to take a picnic and dress their teddies in regal clothes, drinks provided. Photo: Other 3rd party
2. Thursday June 2 Arundel
The town crier will deliver a proclamation in the Town Square on Thursday, June 2, at 2pm, followed by a procession and Service of Thanksgiving led by the town’s churches. Photo: SussexWorld
3. Thursday June 2 Arundel
Historic Hiorne Tower will be the site of the beacon lighting on Thursday, June 2, at 9.45pm. Residents can join local choirs and musicians from 8.30pm for a free musical celebration. Photo: SussexWorld
4. Thursday June 2 East Preston
There is a Platinum Jubliee theme for this year's East Preston scarecrow competition and judging will begin on Thursday, June 2. Photo: Other 3rd party