Parties galore in the area to celebrate the King’s coronation
The coronation of King Charles III will be the biggest historical event this year and the city is putting out all the stops to make it memorable.
As the May bank holiday quickly approaches, there are already a number of events that have been confirmed to mark the coronation celebrations.
From a coronation ball to a community coronation picnic, there is going to be something for everyone over the three-day weekend.
*The Coronation Ball, taking place at The Village Hotel, Cosham, on May 6 is a red carpet event that is taking place to celebrate the coronation. The evening will include dinner, dancing, a DJ, a raffle and an auction. Tickets cost £45 per adult with all proceeds going towards the Classique Royal Estate.
*A coronation party will take place at Christ Church Portsdown, London Road, on May 7, with croissants and cakes.
*Portsmouth City Council is holding a free Coronation Big Lunch celebration on May 7 at Victoria Park. There will be free live music, entertainment and family activities.
*The Queen’s Hotel, Southsea, will be hosting a garden party on May 7, between 1pm and 4pm. Tickets will cost £25 per adult and £10 per child.
*In Waterlooville on May 5, between 6:45pm and 9pm, there will be a coronation concert at Blendworth Church Centre where the Blendworth Brass Band and the Langstone Big Brass Band will perform. Tickets will cost £10 each.
*Portchester Community Centre will be holding an indoor street party afternoon tea on May 2 at 1pm which will offer a coronation themed quiz, music and a raffle. Tickets will cost £10 per person and this will include afternoon tea, bottomless tea, coffee and soft drinks.
*Catisfield Picnic in the village coronation party will be taking place on May 6 between 2pm and 10:30pm.
*The big Alverstoke lunch is on Alverstoke Village green where there will be music and entertainment on May 7 (noon-3pm). Families are welcome to attend and bring food and drink.
*Holy Trinity Church is hosting a coronation service on May 7 from 11 am until noon and the Mayor will be in attendance.
*Coronation crafts at Gosport Museum and Art Gallery will take place on April 29 between 11am and 3pm.
*There will be a party with music, entertainment and markets talls on Marine Parade and the Promenade, Lee-on-Solent, on May 7 (noon start).