Montserrat Events Presents
King Charles III
Coronation Events
4 amazing community events celebrating a historic moment for Britain. Bringing Lee-on-the-Solent together with live music, entertainment and patriotic pride on the stunning Solent seafront.
Lee Coronation Celebrations
Something for Everyone to Celebrate
We kicked off our Lee Coronation Celebration series with a Night at the Races on 22nd April at the Lee on Solent Community Centre (The Commy). What a fantastic evening it was, with 98 people attending for a night of 6 horse races and an auction pig race.
The centrepiece was the free Lee Coronation Community Celebration street party on Marine Parade on 7th May 2023, maximising the amazing seafront vista Lee-on-the-Solent has to offer. Planned, delivered and managed by Montserrat Events, a Community Interest Company, together with their amazing team of local volunteers.
Sunday 7th May 2023
Lee Coronation Community Street Party
A free community celebration on Marine Parade Car Park, Marine Parade and the Promenade. Bring your tables, chairs and blankets to create a BIG street party atmosphere with the whole community, right on the Solent seafront.
Live Entertainment
Punch and Judy, circus performers, stilt man, balloon artists, face painting and more throughout the day.
Food and Drink
Food and beverage vendors on-site throughout the day. Welcome to bring your own alcohol for the street party - drink responsibly.
Patriotic Finale
HMS Collingwood Volunteer Band, Royal Marines Cadets and Opera-Jen UK performing the Sunset Retreat and God Save The King.
Marine Parade Car Park, Marine Parade and the Promenade
Lee-on-the-Solent. The main stage is located at the junction of Milvil Road and Marine Parade, angled towards the sea and the war memorial. The grass headland west of the toilets and beach provides additional space for visitors.
Full Lineup
Entertainment
Schedule
From sea shanties to samba, rhythm and blues to the patriotic finale, there is something for every member of the family throughout this historic day.
Market Opens
Event Opening
Comperes: Its All In The Swing, Roy Coombes Sings, Jennifer Parker-Lummis
Rocks N' Groynes
Sea Shanties
Debbie C
Professional Vocalist - Multi-Genre Music
Ken Wood and the Mixers
Red Hot Rhythm and Blues
Jubilee Pitts
Aerobatics Display
Sophie Irene
Mixed Genre
Black Smoke Rebellion
Classic, Indie and Contemporary Rock
Soul Queen
Aretha Franklin Tribute and Disco
The Redcatz
Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Trio
Jubilee Pitts
Aerobatics Display
Comperes Set
Gracie / Micky / Roy / Jennifer - Multi-Genre
Patriotic Finale
Sunset Retreat, Union Flag lowering, HMS Collingwood Band, Royal Marines Cadets, Opera-Jen UK and God Save The King
Tuto Tribe with Batala Portsmouth
Samba Rock and World Music
FUNK U UP
Disco, Funk, Soul and Pop Classics
Close
Getting There
Timings and Road Closures
Event Timeline
Car Park Closures begin
Event area set-up starts. Stall holders and vendors from 08:00
Pier Street closes at the junction of the High Street
Marine Parade closes between Osborne Road and Cambridge Road, including Milvil Road to the Service Alley
All road closures planned to reopen (8th May) or sooner if safe to do so
Travel and Parking Advice
The event will be at its busiest between 13:00 and 18:00. We encourage those who live locally to walk to the event.
Beach Road car park remains accessible from the Cambridge Road diversion (access to Beach Road car park only) or turning left from Beach Road. There is no right turn from Beach Road onto Marine Parade during the event.
Bus stops on Marine Parade (Solent Gardens and Osborne Road) and Milvil Road will be suspended during the event. Bus companies will announce diversions and temporary replacement stop locations.
Road diversions are managed by Sunbelt Rentals Traffic Management. Our event team and volunteers in high-vis jackets will be on-site throughout the day at the organisers tent and marshalling points.
Bring Tables, Chairs and Blankets
Visitors are encouraged to arrive from 11:00 with tables, chairs and blankets to create a BIG street party atmosphere. A designated cleared area will be maintained in front of the stage for the HMS Collingwood Volunteer Band to march and perform at 20:00. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol or purchase from local bars and shops. This is a family event, so please drink responsibly.
Community First
Built on a Legacy of
Community Events
The Coronation Celebration was built on the proven success of previous events including Summer in Lee, Lee Victory Festival, Christmas in Lee 2021 and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Every event is planned, delivered and managed by Montserrat Events, a Community Interest Company, together with their incredible team of local volunteers.
The car parks were hired by Montserrat Events in full agreement with Gosport Borough Council, with road closures managed professionally to ensure a safe environment for all visitors throughout the day.
"Time for the community to come together and let the music play."
Montserrat Events, Community Interest Company
Keep up to date with all our events at leeonthesolent.uk and montserratevents.co.uk
With Thanks
Sponsors and Supporters
Marine Concepts
Event Sponsor
Our sincere thanks to Marine Concepts for their generous sponsorship which helped make the Coronation Celebrations possible.
Cllr Graham Burgess and Cllr Zoe Huggins
Hampshire County Councillors
Financial support from Hampshire County Councillors and Gosport Borough Council helped fund the community celebrations.
Our Volunteers
The Heart of Every Event
Every event we deliver relies on our amazing team of local volunteers in high-vis jackets who give their time to make it happen.
What's Next
More Community Events
Are Coming
Montserrat Events continues to bring the community together with ticketed and free events throughout the year. View our upcoming events or support the work we do as a Community Interest Company.
A historic year for Britain