Coalville's Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration in Coalville dominates the weekend events in the town..

A host of entertainment is planned for Saturday and Sunday as the town marks the Queen's 70th year as Britain's Monarch.

Live performances will start at Coalville Park between 6pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, June 4 from soul, funk and rock and roll four-piece, The Silicone Taxis and jazz music from The Steve King Big Band.

Celebrations will continue between noon and 5.30pm on Sunday 5 June, also in Coalville Park.

Highlights on stage include the Queen II and Hey Beatles tribute acts and Leicestershire Co-op Brass Band.

During the free event, lots of stalls, attractions and family entertainment will be available including Baby Big Top Circus. Children and young people will be also able to show off their skills with a climbing wall plus a skate and scooter and graffiti workshops.

Food and drink will be available to purchase at both events and people are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy.

You can find full details of both days HERE.

There are a host of other Jubilee celebrations taking place in the area as well.

On Saturday afternoon, Ravenstone Village Green is the venue for a Jubilee Fete.

There will be a variety of food stalls including a traditional hog roast and our refreshment tent, Children's rides and inflatables, land zorb balls and a licensed bar.

The main arena will host live entertainment from local clubs and groups including a local performing arts club and maypole dancing plus professional entertainers.

There will be children's and family games including tug-of-war.

Ravenstone Village Green is hosting a village fete

You can find more details HERE.

The Snibstone New Inn is getting into the spirit of the occasion this Sunday with a Best of British Icons fancy dress day from noon.

There will be a daytime disco with DJ Dave, playing great British classics.

More details are HERE

Away from the Jubilee, the Victoria Bikers pub has a Saturday night gig.

Rock covers band Rapture will be playing live.

And you can buy tickets HERE.

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