Sandwell Council announces Coronation celebrations timetable
Published 27th February 2023
Sandwell Council has confirmed a list of events, ceremonies and activities to celebrate and mark the coronation of King Charles III.
Leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, said:
“The programme of events has been specially developed to be in line with the King’s recognised interests in volunteering, nature, the environment and communities. I would like to encourage everyone in Sandwell to get together as a community to attend one or more of these events to mark this national celebration.”
Mayoral Visits
During the week preceding the Coronation, the Mayor will visit a number of selected schools and organisations.
The Coronation Big Picnic Lunch with the Mayor at Sandwell Valley
Sunday 7 May 4pm
Big Lunches will be held on this day across the country and the Mayor of Sandwell will be joining in with his own Big Lunch at Sandwell Valley.
The Sandwell Valley Coronation Big Lunch will be a picnic with the Mayor and all are welcome. Residents can bring sandwiches, snacks and drinks and join the Mayor celebrating the King’s Coronation.
Live Screening of the Coronation Concert at Sandwell Valley
Sunday 7 May 5pm until late
A free live screening of the Coronation Concert being held at Windsor Castle.
Join us at Sandwell Valley Showground before the concert begins and enjoy diverse performances from entertainers from across Sandwell. Then settle down for an evening of world class entertainment as we broadcast the concert live from Windsor.
Visit our range of street food vendors or bring a picnic. There will also be fair rides, community stalls and children’s crafts and games.
We will be lighting up the trees behind the screen in red, white and blue and will have our own special finale at the end of the night.
Showcasing our local community is important to us and stalls for charities, volunteering organisations and not-for-profit groups are free on the evening. To sign up your organisation or group and join us for an evening of great entertainment, please enter your details here.
Organise a Street Meet or Street Party
Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May
Celebrate the Coronation with your neighbours, family and community. We are encouraging people to take part in street meets and street parties across the borough – whether on the traditional Big Lunch date of Sunday 7 May or anytime across the weekend. This year we have made the process of hosting free street meet and street party events much easier. Find out more.
Organise a larger celebration in a park or green space
Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May
We have some magnificent open spaces in Sandwell that are great for celebrations. If you would like to host a larger event in a park or green space, you can find more information on the process.
Take Part in the Big Help Out
Monday 8 May
The Big Help Out will highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities across the nation.
In tribute to the King’s public service, the Big Help Out is encouraging everyone to have a go at volunteering in their local area. There are some great ways you can ‘help out’. Find out more.
Design a Card to go the Palace
The Mayor of Sandwell will be launching a competition across schools and children’s groups to design a celebration card. The card will be from the people of Sandwell to congratulate King Charles III on his Coronation and will be kept as a national record. The competition will be launched on Wednesday 1 March and will be open for entries until Friday 31 March 31.
Tree Planting in nominated parks
To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and the monarch’s birthday, trees will be planted in a several parks across Sandwell on and around Tuesday 14 November.
These will form a lasting dedication to the King.