Organisers of this year's Tynwald celebrations are making sure this year’s national day is an event to remember.
The organising committee has announced a line-up which includes a fireworks display, open air concerts, exhibitions and dancing throughout the day, as well as the return of the successful Battle of the Bands concert.
The BBC-Bus team will also be on hand to help locals and visitors trace their family trees.
There will be a visiting Scandinavian folk group and music from the Ellan Vannin Pipes and Drums band.
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