As we are nearing the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations the anticipation is building for the events and parties people are planning. The 70-year reign would make her the first British monarch in history to celebrate this feat on the throne. Traditionally on a landmark day like this, Brits tend to flock to the streets for a street party. The idea for a street party has been an ever present in British culture with many events over the course of the years being celebrated in this manner. Some of the major events celebrated in this way include The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, The wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. To help get into the celebratory spirit, here are some possible essentials you need for a street party.
Regulations
If you are planning to organise a Platinum Jubilee street party yourself it is imperative that you have already started planning and filled out a government application form in the local council website. The UK government have made the process as simple as possible by not even requiring a risk assessment however you would need a temporary events notice. This notice would be needed to be able to play loud music and/or sell any alcohol. It would be advisable that you have started planning your street party at least six weeks in advance. This time period would allow your local traffic regulators to put up regulations regarding your road and blocking off any traffic. However, once you have your application approved you can invite your guests with some councils being encouraged to provide the necessary road closures as well making the party as affordable as possible.
The regulations are a crucial step in this process and without an approved application there can be significant issue that can potentially arise from this scenario such as no road closures resulting in heavy traffic and potential dangers regarding health and safety. The local council will be encouraged to advertise any street parties across their social media platforms.
Formality is Optional
The idea for a street party is to celebrate, this can come in various kinds of ways. Some people like to provide a touch of regality to their events maybe as an ode to the Queen herself. The main argument one can make for delivering a formal street party would be the fact that the Queen and the monarchy are synonymous with regality and etiquette which would be matched by a formal gathering. If you are toying with the idea of formality here at Alliance Online, we would recommend a tableware range or glassware selection fit for a Queen. The plain white porcelain range is perfect for this scenario. The elegant and neutral white provides a striking contrast with any food and offers a majestic crockery range that would befit any event.
Eco-Friendly Festivities
For the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee there has been an environmental focus like never before, an example of this being ‘The Queen’s Green Canopy’ initiative that is inspiring people to plant trees to help leave a long-lasting green legacy. To incorporate this kind of spirit into a street party we would recommend utilising eco-friendly, biodegradable and compostable products. Whether it be cutlery, crockery or tableware accessories, providing a green alternative should be of paramount importance. According to the Guardian an estimated 1.1 billion single-use plates are used annually in England alone whilst only a mere 10% of these are recycled. These kinds of figures demonstrate the dangers and risks a street party can pose to the environment. This is why it is of critical importance that we as a society understand that we can celebrate a good old-fashioned street party for the Queen whilst also maintaining our concerns for the planet. At Alliance Online, we would highly recommend using our Bagasse crockery for the plating as well as our Plastico glassware range for the drinks. The cutlery choice we would urge our readers to peruse our biodegradable disposable cutlery. All of these options as well as others on our Alliance Online website would be great choices for an eco-friendly street party.
Embrace The Party Atmosphere
The main aspect that people often get wrong with a street party is the very essence of what makes a street party a party, the fun and entertainment. What this means is not trying to micromanage every facet of the festivities. A street party is designed as a means of celebrating, having fun with your neighbours and enjoying yourself during a significant period of time. As mentioned previously, once the regulations are cleared and the party has been set up and running, enjoy yourself and remember to embrace the party vibe. We would recommend documenting the street party as it can be a great way of remembering this important historical occasion. We appreciate that organising a street party can’t all be rainbows and butterflies and serious commitments and arranging is needed to properly pull off a successful commemoration. At Alliance Online we would strongly urge readers to check out our range of party supplies and essentials.
A Garden Party
For a completely different kind of party, one of the best ways of celebrating the Platinum Jubilee would be throwing a garden party that would be fit for a royal. The main reason for this would be rain showers, a garden party can be thrown with the preparedness for a pop-up gazebo. This shouldn’t be a worry (touch wood) as we are expecting beautiful weather in June. It would appear that many are planning on celebrating the Platinum Jubilee with a garden party as seen by John Lewis’ recent spikes in sales regarding table runners, wine glasses and dining tables. The garden party also provides a key feature that a street party doesn’t, privacy. At Alliance Online we can appreciate that a garden party would be an excellent choice for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, we would recommend the Utopia Lucent polycarbonate range for maximum durability and regality suitable for the Queen herself.
For further understanding on the regulations and the standards that need to be met to throw a street party please refer to the Gov.UK website where you can find the full regulatory requirements necessary. We at Alliance Online understand that the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a special time however please maintain awareness regarding the Covid-19 regulations at the time.
