Teams of workers are marking out the route for the participants who will run on Saturday.

It's going to be a fabulous day

Alan Watkin Wrexham Council

Wrexham has been selected as one of only three venues in Wales where the Commonwealth Relay will take place.

The relay has been the traditional Commonwealth Games countdown since the 1958 Games in Cardiff.

The baton, which contains a message from Her Majesty, will arrive in Wrexham carried by the manager of Wales' football team Mark Hughes.

The former Manchester United striker will carry the baton along Hope Street and into Queens Square.

Alan Watkin, Wrexham council's chief leisure, libraries and culture officer says he is looking forward to the event.

The Commonwealth Games begin in July

"It's going to be a fabulous day and for most people in Wrexham it will be the only time they'll get close to the Commonwealth baton."

The Jubilee baton will travel within one hour's drive of 95% of the UK population.

Event Director Di Henry said: "The relay is a very inclusive event and we are delighted to bring the Commonwealth Games Baton to communities right across Wales."

As part of the weekend's celebrations, the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham has planned a huge community event.

Different eras

More than 60 groups will converge on the Llwyn Isaf green in the town centre to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Amateur dramatic groups will re-enact the 50-years of her reign and stall holders have been encouraged to interpret the different eras.

The free event will finish at 1700BST and the Jubilee relay run will begin at 1800BST.

Nicole Brown, spokeswoman for the Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay, said: "The baton has attracted a lot of attention and enthusiasm across the Commonwealth.

"That little baton has touched a lot of hands and some very important ones too."