Abingdon Queen Jubilee

The Town Council is planning a number of exciting events to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June 2012. The four-days of activities commences on the afternoon of Saturday 2 June and finishes on Tuesday 4 June 2012. The draft programme below gives you a flavour of what it hopes to achieve for residents and visitors.

SATURDAY 2 JUNE
1pm-4pm Fun in the Park and Dance Festival - Abbey Grounds
Evening Jubilee Ball - Guildhall

SUNDAY 3 JUNE
Morning Civic Service - St Helen's Church
12.30pm Street Party - Ock Street (White Horse Pub) to junction of West St Helen Street (see application form below to book a space)
6pm Bun Throwing from the roof of County Hall Museum, Market Place
Evening Proms in the Park & Firework Display, Abbey Grounds

MONDAY 4 JUNE

During Day Tours of Abingdon - starting from the Market Place
Evening Live coverage of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee BBC Concert, followed by a firework display - Abbey Grounds
Lighting of the Beacon - venue to be confirmed

TUESDAY 5 JUNE
Morning Live television coverage of the Service of Thanksgiving from St Paul's Cathedral, Abbey Grounds.

Dates

Abingdon Queen Jubilee 02/06/2012 - 05/06/2012