Platinum Jubilee: 16,000 street parties to celebrate the Queen - find an event near you

Millions of people are celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend, with events across the UK.

An estimated 16,000 street parties will have been thrown around the country by the end of Sunday, after councils approved "a huge number" of applications from residents eager to celebrate the monarch's 70-year milestone.

Some events are private street parties. Others - nicknamed the big jubilee lunch, and the big lunch - are open to the public.

You can scroll and zoom in on the map below to find some events being held where you live.

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Thousands more local and private street parties were planned in towns and cities over the country.

"Hundreds of thousands of Big Jubilee Lunch street parties, BBQs and picnics are being planned across the nation to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's amazing 70 years," says Eden Project executive director Peter Stewart, where the idea for The Big Jubilee Lunch came from.

"Between 10 to 12 million people is a modest estimate in terms of the scale of participation, and that's testament to the community spirit and appetite for connection we know is out there.

"Holding your own event isn't hard - just knock on your neighbours' doors, grab some nibbles and hang the bunting!"

You can also search the official Jubilee site here for details of more events.

How to make a success of your party

People living outside the UK don't have to miss out on celebrations, either.

Some Jubilee events being held worldwide include:

  • The Botanical Tea Room, Missouri, US

  • Ocean City, New Jersey, US

  • A Bit Of Britain, Queensland, Australia

  • The Hamlet British Store, New York, US

A treat fit for a Queen

Looking for a regal treat to crown your party table?

Why not try the official jubilee dessert - a lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle that was crowned after a nationwide baking contest judged by Mary Berry.

Jemma Melvin, 31, created it and beat 5,000 other entrants.

To make a hefty 20-person portion, you can follow this tempting recipe.

What else is happening on Jubilee Sunday?

The Platinum Pageant takes place in the capital, featuring "street arts, theatre, music, circus, carnival and costume".

Find out more by reading our guide to the pageant.

Kay Burley, Alistair Bruce and the rest of the Sky News team will bring all the events live on Sunday.

They will be joined by Dame Joanna Lumley as special guest.