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.

17. Sunday June 5 Littlehampton
The Big Jubilee Lunch will be held on East Green from 12pm to 3pm with free entertainment courtesy of Lancing Brass. Photo: Other 3rd party

18. Sunday June 5 Southwick
Southwick Community Centre is hosting a Big Jubilee Lunch from 10am to 4pm with markets, music, a craft fair, exhibitions and demonstrations, workshops and activities. Photo: Other 3rd party

19. Sunday June 5 East Preston
The celebratory Jubilee Big Lunch will be on Sunday, June 5, where people can take their own picnic and share friendship, food and fun while listening to live music. Photo: SussexWorld

20. Sunday June 5 Worthing
The Brooksteed is hosting an old-fashioned street party in South Farm Road from 12pm to 5pm with rides for the children, entertainment and baking competition. The road will be closed from Pavilion Road to Henty Road from 8am to 10pm. People are invited to take picnic tables and chairs. The Pantry will be open plus food vendors will be on site. Independent Worthing Artisan Makers and Producers Market will also be running from 11am to 3pm. Photo: SussexWorld

