How to Throw a Spectacular Street Party
Looking to mark King Charles III's Coronation with festivities of your own? Here’s how to throw a street party, Liberty-style
Read more
How to Throw a Spectacular Street Party
Looking to mark King Charles III's Coronation with festivities of your own? Here’s how to throw a street party, Liberty-style
By: Maddi JohnPerfect your Victoria Sponge recipe, pull out (or craft your own) bunting, because King Charles III's Coronation (6th May) is just around the corner and we have all the street party ideas you need to celebrate this momentous moment. Flag waving, delicious food, splendid drinks and plenty of music are basic requirements, but how do you organise the best party on the street? From laying a spectacular table to crafting your own bunting, find all the best street party ideas below.
1. Deck Out on Decorations and Rally the Troops
Once you’ve got the administrative bit out the way (e.g. submitting your application form and getting your local council’s approval) the fun can really begin. Party decorations set the tone for any celebration and a coronation street party isn’t complete without metres of bunting strung up from house to house. If you're looking unleash your inner crafter and create your own; Liberty's Windsor Ribbon Organic Tana Lawn™ Cotton, £29.95 and Musical March Organic Tana Lawn™ Cotton
Roll, £29.95 feel particularly apt.
A party isn’t a party without guests, so be sure to invite everyone on your street. The digitally-inclined will favour setting up a Whatsapp group to keep everyone in the loop, or put a #LibertyCraftClub spin on the task by crafting handwritten invites to pop through their letterboxes. Simple yet effective, Liberty’s Memo Pads make the perfect invitation paper.
Shop now
2. Prepare the Feast
All foodies will agree, the menu can make-or-break any event, so avoid soggy sandwiches and bland biscuits at all costs. Lean into quintessential finger-food favourites like egg and cress sandwiches and golden-glazed sausage rolls, laid out as a massive shareable feast along the centre of the table. Don’t forget the sweet treats, either. Liberty's jovial hampers are jam-packed with a host of afternoon treats that pair perfectly with a good cup of tea. Fancy something stronger? Fill pitchers upon pitchers with fruit-laden Pimms or pre-made gin and tonics.
Shop now
3. Tablescape Down to a Tea
If you're not a natural, the idea of tablescaping may intimidate you, but don’t stress: street parties were made for informality. Let’s be honest, finding a tablecloth long enough for a street-long party won’t be easy, so instead, try buying a long length of fabric or collaborate with your neighbours by layering up every colourful, bright-patterned tablecloth you have hiding in your homes.
Mismatched glassware and crockery are a fabulous way to create an eclectic playful look, and you can easily ask everyone to bring their favourite mugs when tea time calls. Take a look at our latest drop of mugs if you’re after something new.
Finding the right centrepiece is essential for tying the table together; try piling up cakes and sweet treats on decadent cake stands, from brands like Vaiselle, or opt for a decorative vase full of spring blooms to brighten up the table.
Shop now
Pottery & Poetry
Painted Porcelain Long Serving Tray With Dipping Bowl
4. Mark the Moment with a Keepsake
With an occasion as momentous as this, you’ll want to capture the joy of the Coronation with a keepsake to always remember it by. One option for honouring the day is with a Liberty Royal Fanfare Silk Twill Scarf, £95, perfect for wearing looped around your neck or slipped through the handles of your favourite bag. Alternatively, Emma Bridgewater Liberty Building Half-Pint Mug, £26.95 and Ferian's Sterling Silver Skoll Signet Ring, £170 are both suitable mementos with a royal flair.