HORSE GUARDS PARADE

A large-scale musical spectacular celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the alliance of friendship and resolve that forms the bedrock of the Commonwealth spirit. With innovative use of live music and modern technology linking such important initiatives as The Queen’s Green Canopy, messages from the Commonwealth and a moment of reflection to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, “The Queen and The Commonwealth, in the platinum Jubilee Year” will be an epic production, that truly celebrates the remarkable achievement of the greatest Monarch in British history. Set on the historic Horse Guards Parade in the beautiful surroundings of St James’s Park, Stirring music, precision drill, horsemanship, dramatic lighting and fireworks, will all combine in an unforgettable, thrilling evening of music and pageantry. This year it will feature the State Ceremonial Musicians of The Household Division - all five Bands of The Guards Division and The Band of The Household Cavalry are on parade. They will be joined by the combined massed Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and The London Scottish Pipes and Drums, The Royal Choral Society, The Commonwealth Children’s Choir, and making his Horse Guards Parade debut is poet and London-based writer Tomos Roberts. For the first time also, refreshment facilities will be available. With a variety of drinks to purchase from the moment you arrive until 10 minutes before the start of the Spectacular, and again at the end. Please arrive as early as you can to enjoy the pre-show entertainment. All proceeds will go directly to supporting the work of the Household Division charities. Doors will open from 5.45pm and the event will begin at 7.30pm