Legendary Manc takes to the decks as partygoers dance in the sun on third day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThousands of people again took the streets for the third day of celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. There was a party atmosphere across the region as people took advantage of the blazing sunshine and temperatures approaching 20 degrees Celsius at events to mark the monarch's 70 years on the throne.
Tables and chairs were brought out as people played games and enjoyed food and drink at street parties across the region. High streets were also packed with drinkers and shoppers as events such as special jubilee markets were held.
A huge street market was held on the historic Underbanks in Stockport town centre including live music and a DJ set by former member of the Inspiral Carpets and legendary Manc DJ Clint Boon. READ MORE: Harry and Meghan celebrate daughter Lilibet's first birthday as the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations continue It thronged with visitors as people checked out shops with jubilee-themed displays, and sat and enjoyed a drink with local bars and cafes putting tables out in the street as part of the Stockport Secret Street Party Event.
Les Waterhouse, 76, from Denton who was at the event with his family said: "This is great, exactly what Stockport needs. I wouldn’t quite say I’m a royalist but you can’t help but admire what The Queen has done over 70 years. "It’s never going to happen again in our lifetime that’s for sure.
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