The Queen's platinum anniversary is to be celebrated with street parades, horses and a dessert competition.
According to the plans that Buckingham Palace presented on Monday, the climax of the festivities will be between June 2nd and 5th - so the British can look forward to a two-day weekend.
June 2nd marks the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation.
Officially, the celebrations have already started.
On Monday the British were asked to create a “pudding” in honor of the Queen.
(In finer circles, a dessert is called “pudding” - only those who also use “toilet” instead of “loo” or “serviette” instead of “napkin” speak of “dessert”.) The winning recipe is said to be at the “Big Jubilee Lunch ”will be used on June 5th.
The British expect an early climax in mid-May when more than 500 horses gather for a show in Windsor Castle.
The extended festival weekend begins with the traditional “Trooping the Color” parade.
On the same day, lighthouses are said to shine in 1,500 locations in the Commonwealth.
The next day a service will be held in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
A “Platinum Party” with world stars from the music scene is planned for Saturday at Buckingham Palace.
During the “Big Jubilee Lunch” on Sunday, more than 5,000 small performers from Great Britain and the Commonwealth are to hold a parade in London.
The palace promises "pomp and ceremonies, street art, theater, music, costumes and innovative visual technology".