How is the country celebrating The Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

A weekend of celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Credit: ITV central

There will be thousands of celebrations happening across the country this coming Bank Holiday weekend - all to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

We've given you a run down of just how the country will be celebrating 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II on the throne.

Saturday 2nd June

Although no official celebrations are taking place today, many street parties are taking place across the Midlands and the rest of the country.

Sunday 3rd June

The Big Jubilee Lunch

The Big Lunch sees neighbours and communities taking lunch with their friends.

Whether it's in the form of a traditional street party, or just a simple picnic, it's being organised by the Big Lunch.

The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant

Up to 1,000 boats from across the UK, Commonwealth and around the world will travel across the Thames today.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will travel in the Royal Barge which will form the centrepiece of the flotilla.

The Queen will take her place on the barge at 14:30.

Monday 4th June

Concert at Buckingham Palace

The televised concert at Buckingham Palace will see Stoke-on-Trent's very own Robbie Williams perform for The Queen.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons

Over 2000 Beacons will be lit tonight to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee across the UK.

The network will reach out to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Commonwealth.

The Queen will light the National Beacon outside Buckingham Palace.

Tuesday 5th June

Aside from the extra Bank Holiday, the Diamond Jubilee will culminate with a day of celebrations in central London, including a service at St Paul’s Cathedral.

There will be two receptions, and a lunch at Westminster Hall, where a selection of people from the Midlands have been invited.

A Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace will then take place, finishing with a Balcony appearance, Flypast, and Feu de Joie.

So whatever you are doing this Bank Holiday weekend, make it one to remember, and don't forget to email us your images to: centralnews@itv.com.