Yellowknife — May 16, 2022
The Government of the Northwest Territories encourages residents to attend public events that will be part of the Royal Tour to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Residents are invited to join the Platinum Jubilee Celebration at the Ceremonial Circle, located behind the Joint Task Force North Building.
This part of the Royal visit will include the raising of the Platinum Jubilee flag, remarks from Premier Caroline Cochrane, a presentation by Northwest Territories Commissioner Margaret Thom of various plants and flowers and their symbolism that will be included in the Northwest Territories’ Platinum Jubilee Garden, and the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate Their Royal Highnesses’ visit.
Location: Ceremonial Circle (Behind Joint Task Force North Building), Yellowknife
Date: May 19, 2022
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Residents are also invited to attend the events in Dettah as part of the Royal Tour. For more information on the itinerary, visit the Canadian Heritage website.
We want to advise the public that parking is limited as there will not be designated parking for the public for this event.
For media requests, please contact:
Press Secretary
Government of the Northwest Territories