The Coronation of the King will be a historic event that marks the beginning of a new era. A street party is a brilliant way to celebrate this momentous occasion, bringing together communities to enjoy good food, music and company. Here we have shared our top ten tips for throwing a street party- fit for a king! 

1. Get permission Before you start planning your street party- make sure you get permission from local authorities. This will involve filling out a street party application form (https://www.gov.uk/apply-hold-street-party) You also need to invite or let your neighbours know- so they are not taken by surprise! 

2. Choose a good location Think about the best place for your street party. You'll need somewhere with enough space for tables, chairs- and perhaps entertainment. It is important that the location is easy for everyone to access. 

3. Plan the food Food is an important part of any street party. You will want to make sure there is something for everyone. Consider setting up a BBQ, hiring a catering company, or even asking guests to bring their own snacks. Don’t forget to cater for special dietary requirements too.

4. Entertainment Enhance your street party with entertainment. You could hire a DJ or local band, organise some games or activities for people to enjoy. Why not put on a procession or parade to celebrate the coronation? 

5. Hire Furniture Make sure you have enough tables and chairs for everyone to sit and enjoy the festivities. Call us biased- but we think www.myfurniturehire.co.uk is the best option to hire your furniture! We have a range of cost effective furniture options for outdoor use- such as our white folding fan back chairs and white plastic trestle tables.

6. Decoration A little decoration can go a long way in creating a festive atmosphere. Consider decorating your street with bunting, flags, and balloons in the colours of the coronation.

7. Shelter Hopefully the weather will be on our side for the Bank Holiday weekend, but as we all know it can be unpredictable. Think about hiring a marquee, or setting up some umbrellas to provide shelter from the rain- or fingers crossed, the sun! 

8. Safety Safety should always be a top priority when planning a street party. Make sure you have first aid equipment on hand and perhaps even hire security to keep everyone safe.

9. Toilets Don't forget to provide toilets for your guests. Consider renting portable toilets or speaking to local businesses about using their facilities.

10. Have fun! A street party is a great way to bring people together and celebrate a special occasion. Enjoy the day and soak up the atmosphere.

We wish you the best of luck planning your street party and we cannot wait to see our furniture in action at your street parties and celebrations.

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