A series of events to commemorate her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II celebrate 70 years on the throne will be taking place in Falmouth this summer.

In June, the nation will enjoy a four-day bank holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The traditional May bank holiday weekend has been moved to Thursday, June 2, with an additional bank holiday on Friday, June 3 to create a four-day weekend.

To celebrate, Falmouth Town Council is funding a series of events, taking place throughout the town over the Jubilee period, to bring Falmouth residents together in true British style.

The town will come alive with live music, bunting, street performers and dancing to commemorate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign as monarch.

The schedule of events include:

  • Thursday, June 2, beacon lighting at Pendennis Castle
  • Friday, June 3 mayor’s jubilee parade through and town tea party at The Princess Pavilion
  • Saturday, June 4 Falmouth street party
  • Sunday, June 5 Jubilee Picnic in The Park (hosted by Source FM)

“We know how important events like this are to Falmouth residents, so we wanted to ensure we honoured the occasion accordingly” says Falmouth Town Mayor, Councillor Steve Eva. He continues, “We want to give people the opportunity to come together in our wonderful town, to celebrate this truly historic occasion”.

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These initiatives are supported with funds from Falmouth Town Council, the A&P Group and Falmouth and Penryn Grants Foundation.

However, several organisations and businesses have contributed to the event planning - The Royal Naval Association, Lt Cdr Trevor Brooks, RNO Falmouth, Reach Maintenance, Infinitus Security, Pendennis & St Mawes Castles, Falmouth & Penryn Churches Together, Falmouth BID, Nankersey Male Choir, The Princess Pavilion and Source FM.

Some of the events are ticketed so visit the website www.falmouth.co.uk for more information about how to book. Details on the activities will be updated as it gets closer to Jubilee weekend.