Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952, and Horsham District, along with the nation, is set to celebrate it in style.
An extended Bank Holiday, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June 2022, will provide an opportunity for local communities and people throughout the UK and the District to come together to celebrate the historic milestone.
Horsham District Council has created a programme of civic and community celebrations for the special weekend.
Thursday 2 June 2022
2pm Jubilee Proclamation, Horsham's Carfax Bandstand
Join people across the country and Commonwealth at exactly 2pm to hear the official Queen's Platinum Jubilee Proclamation, read in Horsham by the Council's Chairman.
From 9.30pm Beacon Lighting Ceremony, The Capitol, Horsham
At 9.45pm over 1,500 Platinum Jubilee Beacons will be lit across the UK and Commonwealth on the first evening of the four-day Jubilee Weekend. Join us as we light our own ceremonial Beacon at The Capitol. The event will be supported by a Piper playing ‘Diu Regnare’ and the Big Notes Choir singing ‘Song for the Commonwealth’, both musical pieces commissioned nationally for the Jubilee celebrations. Come along and watch the spectacle at the front of The Capitol. The road will be closed to traffic.
Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2022
11am – 3pm, Coronation Crafts at Horsham Museum and Art Gallery
Drop into Horsham Museum and Art Gallery and enjoy making Coronation-themed crafts over the extended bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Jubilee. The Museum is open Tuesdays to Saturdays and bank holiday weekends 10am to 4pm with free admission. The Jubilee craft event costs just £1 per person.
Friday 3 June 2022
12noon till late: Jubilee Street Party, Horsham’s Carfax
Enjoy family entertainment and community awards, live music from the bandstand, children's face painting and arts and crafts activities, delicious street food and local beers, plus special offers and prizes to be won at The Capitol's pop-up Box Office that will be in the centre of town throughout the day. You may even see a few Cinderella themed surprises to get you in the mood for our panto later this year! The day will end with an evening filled with brilliant music to get you in the dancing mood and carry the Jubilee party on under the stars. No need to book - just turn up and enjoy!
1.45pm to 2.15pm: Awards ceremony celebrating the District's volunteers, Carfax bandstand
A special awards ceremony for our amazing Horsham District volunteers whose work plays a fundamental part of what makes Horsham District such a fantastic place to live, work and visit.
The Council has also made funds available to Parish and Neighbourhood Councils across the whole District, supporting local events and enabling everyone in the community to celebrate.
The Queen's Green Canopy
The Queen’s Green Canopy is a nationwide sustainable tree planting project. It has been created to mark the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 with the aim of creating a legacy which will benefit generations to come.
Across the UK, people are being invited to ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’. You can get involved by planting a small tree in your garden, or by supporting your local community, school or business to plant a tree of their own in their grounds.
Commenting on the weekend’s events, Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Cllr Roger Noel said:
Throughout the Horsham District we have seen communities stepping up to help, volunteer, and continue to come together after what has been the most challenging few years. The most valuable and powerful thing we have is our communities, and the Jubilee weekend provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate as a community and unite behind marking The Queen’s amazing dedication and achievement in ruling for 70 years.
There are going to be celebrations galore going on throughout our District for all ages. Our respectful, ceremonial event at The Capitol on Thursday will be a truly unique commemoration. On the Friday we want as many people as possible to come along to our Jubilee street party in the Carfax and enjoy all the fun entertainments on offer .I know that lots of parishes and neighbourhoods are also hosting their own parties to welcome their communities together.
As we celebrate a momentous milestone for Her Majesty, our plans provide a chance for people across our District to experience a feeling of togetherness and to look forward with confidence.
I'm really looking forward to the celebrations. Let's show the nation just how proud we are of Her Majesty The Queen.
Find further event information on our Platinum Jubilee webpage.