Royal Wedding Parties Set To Sweep Nation

The great British tradition of street parties seems to have been re-invigorated to mark the forthcoming royal wedding. 

At least 2,000 applications for road closures have been received by councils throughout Britain, showing that even in the digital age, street parties have a place.
Chris White from the Local Government Association told Sky News: "I think people feel that they need a bit of fun it's been a long cold winter, we've got some celebrations coming up and I suspect there will be many, many more people applying to hold a street party before the end of April."
So far the highest number of applications has come from the capital, with 70 parties planned. Cardiff is next, followed by Bristol and Coventry.

Clare Green is one of those determined to hold a street party to mark the Royal wedding.
She has already asked Coventry City Council for permission to close part of her road, and believes it is important to maintain the tradition.
"I'm really passionate about my children growing up in a community environment, this is the next best thing really, and I think it's important when they're older they can look back and say they celebrated the Prince getting married," she said.
Planning the perfect party has not been straightforward though, Coventry City council initially imposed all kinds of restrictions, banning music, entertainment and bouncy castles, although a local backlash forced a speedy change of policy.

There is still time for people to apply for permission to hold their own street parties, and while they may not be as widespread as they were to mark the Silver Jubilee or the marriage of Prince William's mother and father, they seem to have an enduring appeal.
The only problem, as always, could be the British weather, particularly as the wedding is taking place during a month which is famous for its 'April showers'.

Courtesy, Darren Little, Sky News