Carlisle will be lighting up in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month.
On June 2, Carlisle City Council is playing its part in the lighting of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons. It is the first special event celebrating the Queen’s jubilee.
The council’s Discover Carlisle team has worked in partnership with partners across the Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland to arrange a beacon lighting celebration outside Carlisle Castle from 9.45pm.
It is part of a national event, which will see thousands of town criers, Pearly Kings and Queens, pipers, buglers and choirs performing ahead of the lighting of more than 2,022 beacons throughout the British Isles, UK overseas territories and within the Commonwealth countries at 9.45pm on the day.
Beacons across Hadrian’s Wall will be lit at the later time of 10pm.
Councillor Stephen Higgs, portfolio holder for culture, heritage and leisure, said: “Working with partners, our Discover Carlisle team has ensured that Carlisle and the region will be illuminated as part of the national celebration. Hadrian’s Wall will be centre stage as will Carlisle Castle. It’s set to be another great occasion.”
