The city centre will be lined with bunting and flags and there will be celebratory atmosphere in a year that also marks 800 years since the city was granted a Royal Charter by King John in 1212.

The Lord Mayor will light a Diamond Jubilee Beacon www.diamondjubileebeacons.co.uk at Bachelor Hill at 10.15pm on Monday 4 June.

Local residents have been invited to watch this simple ceremony and can if they wish bring a picnic and toast our Queen on her Jubilee.

Events and activities include:
Britain’s biggest ever Railfest
Our first ever busking festival, Buskival
The new Science and Innovation Grand Tour
More details can be found on the Visit York website. http://tinyurl.com/York-Jubilee-events-2012

Road closures for street parties
There are over 40 temporary road closures for street parties and parades for the Diamond Jubilee weekend. See a list here http://tinyurl.com/York-road-closures