Bakers, cake decorators, table-layers, tea-pourers, face painters – this is your moment. The weather may not be great but we’re British and that’s not going to stop us from celebrating day four of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Birmingham and the Midlands.
Today is the final day of the long Bank Holiday weekend and the national day of the Big Lunch. Thousands of people across the UK are planning to get together to eat, drink and be merry with their neighbours.
Months of preparation have gone into today’s events, roads are being closed, decorations bought, food cooked and sandwiches filled. Now’s the time to enjoy it.
Read more : Jubilee weekend in Birmingham and West Midlands – all the street parties, beacon lightings, road closures and more
Sadly, the final day of the Jubilee festival in Victoria Square has had to be canceled due to torrent rain but there’s lots more going on. Today we’re also bringing you all the details on road closures that may affect your journeys out and about, free activities and last minute ideas to make your event a success.
We’re also sharing photographs, videos and stories of street parties and events taking place across the region. Take a look at our big round-up event here to find out what’s going on near you, plus everything you can do with the kids over the weekend.
If you’re hosting a tea party, check out our guides to the best scones to buy for afternoon tea, the cheapest supermarket decorations for a party on a budget, and a recipe for the famous Jubilee trifle.
Are you partying for the Queen this weekend? We’d love to see your pics! Email zoe.chamberlain@reachplc.com with any details. Keep following for the latest Jubilee fun in Brum this Bank Holiday!
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