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Jubilee/City Status

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Jubilee/City Status

A long weekend of fun saw thousands celebrate the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the awarding of city status to Milton Keynes. Parades, events and princesses wowed the crowds and acted as a fitting tribute to two incredible events.

  • More than 2,500 join in the celebrations
  • City celebrates new status and Platinum Jubilee
  • MK one of eight to be awarded city status in 2022

Overview

Milton Keynes played host to two fantastic events in 2022, with the naming of Milton Keynes as a city and the marking of the late Queen’s incredible 70-year reign as monarch. The city hosted a long weekend of Jubilee/City status celebrations which attracted more than 2,500 people. They were treated to a parade which saw a number of organisations join together including MK SNAP, Salvation Army, MK Hindu Association, Girl Guides, Scout Groups, Dancebox, African Heritage Union, and the Islamic Arts Council. The BID also hosted an event for the largest number of princesses gathered in Fred Roche Gardens.

Other ways we are making our city amazing

Christmas Light Switch On

The annual Christmas Lights Switch On helps to attract around 3,000 visitors to the area.

  • The annual Christmas Lights Switch On helps to attract around 3,000 visitors to the area.

  • Hosted by MKFM

  • Featured visitors included Santa and a parade of mascots

  • 2022 lights switched on by former Mayor, Amanda Marlow

TV Advert

A new summer version of the Milton Keynes TV advert was reshot by the BID’s production team.

  • Summer version of MK advert reshot

  • Host of businesses and attractions included

  • Advert shown on both Sky and ITV

  • Now part of the marketing team's annual calendar

IF: Milton Keynes International Festival

MyMiltonKeynes has been the Volunteer Partner of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival twice.

  • Over 200 people pledge their time

  • Volunteer Partner in 2021 and 2023

  • Engaging marketing stratergies to increase footfall

Fashion Shows at John Lewis - MK Hospital Charity - Funds raised for Baby Leo & Chemotherapy Chairs

MyMiltonKeynes raised £3,000 for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity through its Spring and Winter Fashion Shows at John Lewis.

  • £3,000 raised for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity

  • Funding went towards two new chemo chairs

  • Money went towards a new Babyleo incubator

Partnerships & Sponsorships

The BID Team enjoyed another fantastic year of sponsorships and key partnerships around our great city.

  • Sponsored MKBAA and MK SME Awards

  • Sponsored charities, including MK SNAP and MK Hospital Charity

  • Sponsored events at Willen Hospice including Mini Moo and Santa Dash

  • Partnered with Action4Youth to deliver programmes to support the city's young people

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