Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is hosting an exciting weekend of events 2nd-4th June 2022 to coincide with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend.

Programme Information:

Thursday 2nd June

8.00pm - St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh

A service will be held to recognise Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of public service. The service is open to all members of the local community.

FREE open to the public, no ticket required

9.30pm- Lighting of the Jubilee Beacons

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon will join the UK and commonwealth in lighting beacons to mark the Jubilee. Beacons will be lit at:

• St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh

• Banbridge Civic Centre, Banbridge

• South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon

FREE open to the public, no ticket required

Saturday 4th June *** SOLD OUT *** No further tickets available.

4pm – 6.30pm Seven Decades Pageant at Brownlow House

A family friendly event that features a wide range of fun activities for children and families, including a performance from Flash Harry, Northern Ireland’s beloved Queen tribute band, celebrating the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen over the past 25 years, accompanied by a selection of amusements, creative art workshops, circus entertainers and walk-about performers. Audience members will be transported back through the decades viewing a living costume display representing family life throughout the past 70 years. This event is FREE but ticketed.

8pm- 10.30pm Platinum Party in the Park at Lurgan Park

Visitors can watch Platinum Party at the Palace live from Buckingham Palace and soak up the Jubilee atmosphere on a 40 metre squared LED screen. You are invited to bring along a picnic or enjoy the hot food, tea and coffee offerings on site followed by a dazzling firework display. This event is FREE but ticketed, gates open at 6.30pm.

**All events are FREE but tickets for Saturday 4th June are required**

Please note all events are family friendly and alcohol free. If you have access requirements and need assistance please contact hello@maywe.co.uk

**Event and fireworks subject to licence