Thousands of Britons are planning to get out the bunting, balloons and fold-up tables and hold street parties across the country to celebrate next month’s wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
About two thousand requests have already been made to local councils for road closures to allow street events to be held on April 29th when the couple tie the knot at London’s Westminster Abbey, the Local Government Association said on Saturday.
London has received the most applications with 70, followed by Essex, the county northeast of the capital, which has had 46. Dozens of requests have also been sent to local authorities in Wales, western, northern and central England.
“Street parties are an established part of British culture, they’re a great way for people to meet their neighbors and strengthen community bonds,” said Chris White, chairman of the LGA’s Culture and Tourism Board.