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Rhodri Harrison

What people made of the Cardiff street party that wasn't for the Jubilee

As the four-day Jubilee bank holiday is underway, roads up and down the country have been closed to traffic to instead help street parties celebrate the Queen's 70 years on the throne. However, one street in Cardiff chose to take the opportunity to celebrate something else.

But residents of Conway Road in Pontcanna opted to throw a party for their community with only one Union Jack in sight, on a cake baked by a Ukrainian refugee as a thank you for being welcomed into the country.

Fantastic pictures across Wales from yesterday have also showcased similar events were also hosted during the bank holiday ranging from fancy dress parades to parties, however the reception was left mixed with some arguing the celebration was aimed incorrectly.

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