Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022: Saltdean Lido announces 3-day event for the celebrations
To mark Queen Elizabeth ll’s 70 year reign, the Lido at Saltdean Park Road will host a programme of entertainment from June 3-5 to celebrate the occasion.
SLCIC Chair , Derek Leaver said: “This will be a great moment for the local community and all the Lido supporters to come together to celebrate not only Her Majesty’s achievements, but also the restoration of Saltdean Lido.”
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Hide AdThere will be live music Sussex band Maida Vale and DJ Emett on the Friday to kick off the celebrations.
Adults and children will be able to dive in and have a late night swim in the Lido’s flood-lit, heated pool. Throughout the weekend, there will be a licensed bar for adults.
On Saturday (June 4), Miami Vice – who have performed and headlined festivals with over 300,000 people – will be performing an 1980s inspired set.
In in keeping with the 80s theme, an authentic replica of Doc Brown and Marty McFly’s time travelling DeLorean will be in the Lido’s grounds.
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Hide AdOn Sunday (June 5), from 11am to 3pm, the lido will be hosting a Jubilee Family Fun Day.
The Saltdean Lido Community Interest Company (SLCIC) has been working in partnership with Saltdean Primary, local nurseries and playgroups to round off the weekend with a free family fun day within the Lido grounds.
This sold out event will start with a royal-themed fancy dress parade and competition.
Mini Queens, Kings, Princes and Princesses will form a procession around the pool – with age ranges being 0-4-years-old, 5-8-years old and 8-11-years-old.
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Hide AdFinally, the SLCIC will also be holding an informative public exhibition on June 3 and 4 between 11am and 3pm.,celebrating the Lido’s history and the exciting new restoration plans for the future.
Details of all Saltdean Lido Platinum Jubilee Celebrations can be found here
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