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Painting the crown

Here’s where to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee without boarding a plane.

* Virgin Atlantic Airways Diamond Jubilee: The airline will set up a sentry box with stone-faced Grenadier Guards today in Union Square Park. Make them laugh to be entered in a contest for free flights to London. 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m.; virgin-atlantic.com; free

*The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration: Tomorrow, raise a glass to the Queen at the Jones Wood Foundry. Entertainment includes live music and a “kilted juggler.” 11 a.m.; 401 E. 76th St.; americanscottishfoundation.com; free

* Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., 10 British 68-foot yachts will glide into New York Harbor, forming a spectacular “Parade of Sail,” with the lead boats proudly displaying Great Britain spinnaker sails. The flotilla, coinciding with the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, arrives at the North Cove Marina about midday.

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* Tune into live coverage: Check out the Diamond Jubilee on BBC America’s live broadcast. Coverage kicks off at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow with the Thames Pageant, a procession of 1,000 boats, including the Royal Barge. At 8 p.m., check out “The Diamond Queen,” a documentary about Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. The majestic mania wraps up Tuesday with live coverage of the thanksgiving service and royal procession at St. Paul’s Cathedral.