Open Advertising Comments On Diamond Jubilee Parties Across Greater Manchester

Online, June 1, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Manchester is set up for the "weekend of a lifetime" as the Queen's Diamond Jubilee approaches. According to research by Manchester Evening News more than 500 street parties are expected to take place across Manchester during the bank holiday weekend. A source from Open Advertising said, "The Diamond Jubilee is a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate a special moment for the Queen and the UK." There will be a range of events over the four-day celebration including the launch of the 'Olympic Live site in Exchange Square' and the launch of a beacon at Manchester Cathedral. The Olympic Torch will through Warrington, Bolton and Wigan on Thursday, with a celebration event taking place at Queen's Park in Bolton.

The launch of the Olympic Live site at Exchange Square will screen a host of summer events including the Olympics, the European Championships and Wimbledon. In total Manchester's councils have had 477 notifications of parties over the next few weeks, with the majority taking place over the Jubilee weekend itself. Of these parties, 228 are events that have received funding from Manchester's town hall as part of the Jubilee celebrations. "The Diamond Jubilee with be marking 60 years on the throne for the Queen, so celebrating the event with street parties is a fantastic idea that will allow the people of Manchester to take pride in their communities," said a source from Open Advertising. The most popular day for these parties will be on Monday 4th June; despite the following day being the Jubilee itself.

Sources state that nearly 50 parties across Stockport will see road closures; this will include the centre of Marple Bridge which will be a repeat of last year's royal wedding. Wigan will also be closing more than 40 roads, Bury 32 and Rochdale 20. As well a solitary junction in Tameside, many more events have been organized by the city council. Open Advertising said, "it is safe to assume that the Diamond Jubilee will be one of the biggest events of the year and will help boost Manchester's local economy. Whether it is the Jubilee or the Olympics, the UK will have more than enough reasons to celebrate over the next few months. We at Open Advertising hope that everyone will enjoy the following celebrations."

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