Wood Street in Old Town will come alive on Sunday 7 May as the community celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Alongside the large street party is Old Town’s first Sovereign trail, whose winner will go home with a £500 King’s Sovereign coin from Deacons Jewellers.
The Friends of Old Town hold three big street events each year, attracting thousands to the area. In May of last year, they held a Jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II, and this year they will celebrate the King’s Coronation with a big street food market, featuring live local entertainment and drinks from Old Town favourites, The Tuppenny and Hop Kettle.
“We are thrilled to be hosting not only a huge street party in honour of King Charles’ Coronation, but also a fun clue-based trail for all of May," said Vice-Chair of the Old Town Business Association, Kris Talikowski.
"It's a great opportunity for local businesses to show what they can do, and for the community to come together and celebrate. We've worked hard to make this a fun and safe event for everyone, and we can't wait to see everyone there."
Organisers expect 6,000 people over the afternoon as it’s set to be Swindon's main street event for the King’s Coronation. It will take place from noon to 5pm and visitors will have the chance to try traditional British fare from businesses including of The Kings Arms, as well as international cuisine from around the world.
The highlight of the event, the association says, will undoubtedly be the live music performances featuring talented local musicians including Jordan Marvel, a popular local singer/songwriter and guitarist, playing classic and modern hits from artists such as Ed Sheeran, George Ezra, and Stereophonics.
Also featured are are large choir The Grace Notes, formed by Swindon’s own Billy and Louie. Also joining is another harmony group, BLou Notes, who won an award at the Swindon music festival, and new girl band Melodix, who will be performing live for the first time.
Launched alongside the street party, and set to run until the end of May, is a King’s Coronation Sovereign Trail. People can download a map of the clue locations and wander around Old Town to find them.
People who solve all the clues will be in with a chance to win a King’s Coronation Sovereign coin and a hamper of goodies from Old Town businesses.
The street party is free to attend and open to all. Visitors are encouraged to come early as there will be plenty of entertainment throughout the day.
For more information about the event or to download the Sovereign Trail map, people should visit thisisoldtown.com
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