Tag: Victoria Square
Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday beacon
Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Raymond Hassall, will light a beacon on Thursday 21 April at 8.30pm in Victoria Square in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday. Over 1,000 beacons will be lit throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK overseas Territories and Commonwealth Countries to celebrate this landmark birthday. His […]
Lord Mayor to officially open Birmingham’s famous Christmas Markets
Birmingham’s internationally renowned Christmas Markets return to the city for almost six weeks from Thursday, 12 November, to Tuesday, 22 December. Consisting of both the Frankfurt Christmas Market and the Christmas Craft Market and spanning approximately a mile through the city centre, the Birmingham Christmas Markets will be open from 10am to 9pm each day, […]
Birmingham’s Lord Mayor says ‘thank you seafarers’
Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Raymond Hassall, will fly the Red Ensign at 10am on Thursday, September 3, outside the Council House, to celebrate Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers. He will be joined by Birmingham City Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Ian Ward, the area secretary for […]
Birmingham welcomes Rugby World Cup trophy
Birmingham will welcome the Rugby World Cup trophy on Sunday, July 19, and Monday, July 20. On Sunday, the Webb Ellis Cup will be at Chancellor Court, at the University of Birmingham, from 10am to noon for photo opportunities with staff and the local community, alongside a coaching session for schools in the area. From […]
‘Floozie’ to be given temporary floral makeover
One of Birmingham’s most recognisable city centre landmarks is to be given a colourful new appearance this summer when it is filled with flowers and plants. The River fountain – known colloquially as ‘the Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ – in Victoria Square has not been fully operational since late 2013 due to a leak which […]
Birmingham Cycle Revolution Bike Week showcase
Birmingham Cycle Revolution (BCR) is celebrating the return of National Bike Week from June 13 to 21 with an entire week of pedal powered fun. Bike Week is an annual, nation-wide opportunity for organisations to promote cycling and show how easily it can become part of everyday life. The dedicated week aims to get people […]
Lord Mayor’s Show – meet the Suffragettes
The Lord Mayor’s Show returns to Victoria and Chamberlain Squares on Saturday 6 June from 11am until 5pm, with a free, fun-packed, family friendly event commemorating the First World War. The annual event, which raises money for the Lord Mayor’s charities, welcomes the new Lord Mayor, Cllr Raymond Hassall, and bids farewell to the outgoing […]
Money off at Birmingham’s Christmas Markets this weekend
There is a chance to get money off at Birmingham’s Christmas Markets on Sunday (16 November). This will be the first of two family days taking place this year at the markets, which comprise the Frankfurt Christmas Market and the Christmas Craft Market. The second family day will take place on 7 December. During the […]
Lord Mayor to open Birmingham Christmas Markets
Birmingham’s famous Christmas Markets return to the city for five weeks from Thursday, 13 November. Consisting of both the Frankfurt Christmas Market and the Christmas Craft Market, the Birmingham Christmas Markets offer visitors the chance to sample an array of delicacies and delights from around the world. Open between 10am and 9pm every day until […]
