Diamond Jubilee of Britain 's Queen Elizabeth II marked with river pageant . Tens of thousands celebrate along the banks of the Thames . Royal family led flotilla of a hundred boats up river to Tower Bridge . `` It 's only the second time someone has reigned for 60 years , '' her aunt Laura Hales added . Music and fireworks , street parties and fireworks to celebrate 60th anniversary .
Diamond Jubilee of Britain 's Queen Elizabeth II marked with river pageant . Tens of thousands celebrate along the banks of the Thames . Royal family led flotilla of a hundred boats up river to Tower Bridge . Music and fireworks , street parties and fireworks to celebrate 60th anniversary .