The great Diamond Jubilee street party begins

Thousands of crowds have already gathered all over the parks and streets in London, waving Union flags and are at their merriest while showing their heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

All over Britain is poised for 10,000 street parties—perhaps, the biggest the country has ever seen. Not even the dampened weather could stop the Queen’s cheering subjects from celebrating this once in a lifetime gathering.

Photos below vividly show how happy the British are in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and how they really meant party on the streets throughout the weekend and through the extended Bank holiday.