Wandsworth gets ready to party during long Coronation weekend
Published: Thursday, April 27, 2023
- 144 street parties planned across the borough
- Fees waived as part of the council’s work to make sure everyone can celebrate the coronation
- Organisers encouraged to share images via social media
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Thousands of people will celebrate at street parties all over Wandsworth during the upcoming Coronation weekend.
Local residents of 144 streets have applied to the council to hold a party. The council waived the usual fees as part of its work to make the Coronation as inclusive as possible and encourage communities to celebrate together,
The council also provided a grant fund for community events, with celebrations across the borough, including big screenings, tea parties and family fun days in parks, town centres and housing estates. Find out more.
Kemi Akinola, cabinet member for the voluntary sector, said: “It’s great that so many people will be celebrating over the long weekend with their friends and neighbours. Please do tag us on social media so we can share the fun with the whole borough."
Wandsworth Council will be posting and sharing images throughout the weekend. Tag us on