And friends, neighbours and communities across Burnley got together for street parties, parades and celebrations to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee.
Two Bank Holidays gave everyone the chance to pull out all the stops for the anniversary and the sunshine was an added bonus.
9. In photos: Burnley celebrates the Queen's platinum jubilee
It looks the Queen herself popped along to the royal parade organised by Rosegrove Neighbourhood Watch Photo: submitted
10. In photos: Burnley celebrates the Queen's platinum jubilee
A young fan has fun at the Rosegrove Neighbourhood Watch jubilee parade Photo: submitted
11. In photos: Burnley celebrates the Queen's platinum jubilee
These smiling youngsters were part of the platinum jubilee parade organised by Rosegrove Neighbourhood Watch Photo: submitted
12. In photos: Burnley celebrates the Queen's platinum jubilee
Linda Derbyshire and her daughter Hannah hosted a party for family, friends and neighbours to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee Photo: submitted