Come to England for the Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June
scott, February 3rd, 2012
As details of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant – one of the largest public events ever held in London – are announced, VisitEngland looks at other Jubilee celebrations scheduled across the country.
Marking 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in England from June 2 – 5, 2012. Officially unveiled this morning, the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday, June 3 will see a procession of 1,000 boats travel down the River Thames, from Battersea to Tower Bridge, flanking the Royal Barge which will transport the Queen.
The procession, which will include vessels of all shapes and sizes from around the world, including tall ships and square riggers, fishing and cargo boats, yachts, tugs, steamers and canoes, is expected to be the biggest televised event ever to take place.
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