Queen tribute act to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

PREPARATIONS are well underway as Lisburn gets ready to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the beginning of June.

This week it was revealed that Lisburn City Council would be hosting a concert and fireworks display in Wallace Park on Monday June 4.

Renowned Queen tribute act, Flash Harry, will be taking to the stage to help celebrate the momentous occasion.

It has also been revealed that 33 grants have so far been awarded by Lisburn City Council to community groups in the area to enable them to hold their own celebrations in June. Plans for the Jubilee anniversary include street parties, tea dances, fun days and commemorative services.

Speaking at a recent meeting of Lisburn City Council, Deputy Mayor Alderman William Leathem said he was delighted that so many groups would be helping to mark the occasion.

“We put extra resources in to help celebrate this milestone anniversary and it is tremendous for Lisburn that the Council can support so many groups,” he said.

“There are a wide variety of events being held and there is something for every age being held throughout the community.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all groups and communities willing to organise events,” he added.

Mr Leathem also proposed that the Council write to the Queen to congratulate her on her anniversary and thank her for her 60 years of service.

His proposal was seconded by Alderman Paul Porter, who added: “This is an opportunity to come together and celebrate the glorious history of Her Majesty’s service.”

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