This year marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth took the throne, and a series of parties will be happening across Sunderland this June to commemorate the historic weekend.

Sunderland City Council has confirmed that 19 requests for Jubilee road closures have been notified and approved as of Tuesday, May 24.

Take a look at just some of the locations where celebrations are taking place from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5.

Please note that the pictures used are for illustrative purposes and not necessarily the exact location where an individual party may be taking place.