The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Lancashire and Cumbria during its final journey through England this summer.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. The Queen’s Baton Relay is set to travel through England for a total of 29 days, before finishing at the Opening Ceremony for Birmingham 2022 on July, 28.
Kicking off on Thursday, June 2, the Baton will spend four days in London, coinciding with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend. The Baton will then resume its international journey and return to England on Monday, July 4, to commence a 25-day tour of the regions.
On Saturday, July 16, the baton will take in Carlisle, the Lake District and Lancashire, visting Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Darwen, and Bolton.
Members of the public are encouraged to get involved with the celebrations and embrace the arrival of the Baton, taking the opportunity to experience the buzz of Birmingham 2022 in their community.
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