BUSINESSES across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to play a key role in supporting celebrations to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
Plans are under way to organise a packed weekend of festivities in West Northamptonshire over the May 6-8 weekend, including:
A Community Festival street party with big screens in Northampton town centre on the Saturday, 10am- 4pm;
A Coronation Big Lunch and Afterparty at Delapré Abbey on the Sunday from noon to 10.30pm;
Local volunteering opportunities for the Big Help Out on Bank Holiday Monday.
Businesses and local organisations are encouraged to get involved through a range of sponsorship and stall holder opportunities. West Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Town Council have put together a range of packages to help businesses to promote their product or brand, to network with potential customers or secure high-quality product placement opportunities at the event.
To find out more about the sponsorship opportunities, click here.
The free events, will feature live music, activities and arts performances and the chance to watch the national Coronation celebrations live on big screens, promising to be the place to be for families to enjoy the festivities.
Cllr Adam Brown, deputy leader and cabinet member for housing, culture and leisure, said: “Together with partners, we have put together an exciting events programme for the Coronation weekend that offers an amazing opportunity for residents across the whole of West Northants to come together and mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
“We are dedicated to working with our business community and creating opportunities to showcase the incredible employers we have in West Northamptonshire as much as possible.”
The council is hoping to emulate the success of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II last year, when 5,000 tickets to public events organised by the council sold out within a few days.
“We are confident that our fantastic community will come together once again to celebrate another historic occasion,” said Cllr Brown.
Northampton Town Council leader Cllr Jane Birch, who chairs the community services committee, said: “This weekend is a wonderful opportunity for us to witness the Coronation Service and, along with our partner organisations, join in celebrating our diverse and multi-cultural communities.”
Businesses and local organisations seeking more information, or to discuss a tailored sponsorship package, should email
Further information on the arrangements will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Keep up to date at the West Northamptonshire Council website