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.
5. 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
6. 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
7. Thursday June 2 Worthing
Worthing town crier Bob Smytherman will announce a proclamation at 8.30pm at the start of the beacon lighting event on the seafront by the pier. The beacon will be lit at 9.45pm and there will be a service of celebration. Photo: SussexWorld
8. Friday June 3 Arundel
There will be a programme of live music from local musicians on Friday, June 3, from 10am to 3pm, in the Town Square, the quayside and in the Pollinators Garden in Mill Road Photo: SussexWorld