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List of Keys to the City in the United States

This is a list of Keys to the City awarded in the United States.

The Great Seal of the United States.

Alabama edit

Alabaster edit

  • October 12, 2015: Bobby Joe Seales, local historian[1]
  • October 15, 2018: Mayo Taylor, first African-American city council member[2]

Bay Minette edit

Birmingham edit

Boaz edit

  • June 14, 2019: Richard Glazier, sawmill owner[6]

Brewton edit

Cullman edit

  • November 10, 2017: Roy Drinkard, developer and Marine[8]

Gadsden edit

Hoover edit

Huntsville edit

Mobile edit

Mountain Brook edit

  • September 23, 2019: Kevin Alexander, local dentist[21]
  • January 18, 2022: Rodney Davis, local chef and tavern employee[22]

Orange Beach edit

Phenix City edit

Scottsboro edit

  • 1984: John Glenn, astronaut and politician[25]
  • October 24, 2022: Gary Stewart, town council member[26]

Selma edit

  • May 5, 2023: Daryl D. Thomas, accountant[27]

Tallassee edit

Troy edit

Alaska edit

Homer edit

Kodiak edit

Palmer edit

Wasilla edit

  • September 22, 2011: Landon Swank, illusionist[33]

California edit

Anaheim edit

Antioch edit

  • December 12, 2022: Bianca Palomera, restaurant worker who lost an eye in an attack after defending a disabled customer[35]

Artesia edit

Bakersfield edit

  • October 29, 1988: Pelé, soccer player[37]
  • July 30, 2012: John and Joe Lanni, restaurateurs[38]

Beverly Hills edit

  • September 2, 2010: Entertainment mogul family The Kardashian–Jenner family and radio host Larry King were awarded the key to the city of Beverly Hills, the award date falling (by design) on a day designated by the city's famous zip code, 90210.[39]
  • October 18, 2022: Charles Aronberg, former mayor and physician[40]

Blythe edit

Burbank edit

  • August 22, 2017: Adam Schiff, state representative[42]
  • May 2021: Mickey DePalo, local community worker[43]

Clearlake edit

  • December 21, 2022: Andrew White, retired local police chief[44]

Coachella edit

Coalinga edit

  • December 6, 2018: Nathan Vosburg, outgoing mayor of Coalinga[47]

Compton edit

Corona edit

Coronado edit

  • July 1, 2020: Donna Salof, community worker and philanthropist[51]

Cypress edit

Daly City edit

Danville edit

Desert Hot Springs edit

Diamond Bar edit

Elk Grove edit

  • June 18, 2014: Kyle Larson, race car driver[58]
  • December 10, 2014: Jim Cooper, city council member[59]
  • November 6, 2015: Lance Briggs, football player for the Chicago Bears[60]
  • May 28, 2016: Josephine Finley Prince, local centenarian[61]
  • August 27, 2016: Elizabeth Pinkerton, educator, author, and local historian[62]
  • May 14, 2017: Ann Pinto, local centenarian[63]
  • May 24, 2017: Leo Fassler, community member[64]
  • August 26, 2017: Donald Ralph, Air Force commander[65]
  • August 26, 2017: Karissa Trinchera, Special Olympics swimmer[66]
  • August 26, 2017: Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwandan ambassador to the US[67]
  • August 26, 2017: Roy Herburger, news reporter[68]
  • December 26, 2017: Bertha Weber Kraus, local centenarian[69]
  • March 8, 2018: Joseph Sieber, local centenarian[70]
  • May 16, 2018: Samuel Rinelli, local centenarian[71]
  • May 17, 2018: Jamie Whitmore, paracyclist[72]
  • June 2, 2018: Emma Virginia Fife, local centenarian[73]
  • July 15, 2018: Chalmers Gage, local centenarian[74]
  • December 28, 2018: Lydia Christina Wacker, local centenarian[75]
  • February 27, 2019: Joey Hand, racing driver[76]
  • July 29, 2019: Maureen Gertrude Gabriel, local centenarian[77]
  • October 3, 2022: Candido Montalbano, local centenarian[78]

Indio edit

Inglewood edit

Lancaster edit

  • April 30, 2015: Matt Anderson, Gateway Teacher of the Year 2015[citation needed]

La Puente edit

Long Beach edit

Los Angeles edit

Oakland edit

Richmond edit

Ridgecrest edit

  • July 22, 2022: Doug Lueck, community worker[97]

Sacramento edit

San Bernardino edit

San Diego edit

San Francisco edit

Santa Cruz edit

Seaside edit

  • February 16, 2022: Helen Rucker, community activist[122]

Stockton edit

Vallejo edit

Watts edit

  • May 24, 2019: Rapper, Grammy Award winner, and Watts native Jay Rock received the key to the city from council member Joe Buscaino.[128]

West Covina edit

  • November 17, 2015: The cast and crew of television series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend were awarded with the key to the city of West Covina, the onsite shooting location heavily satirized in the show.[129][130] A replica of the key was used as a central prop in a season 1 episode and was featured in the protagonist's office afterwards.[131] It currently is on display in the office of series co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna.[132]

West Hollywood edit

Connecticut edit

Ansonia edit

Bridgeport edit

Danbury edit

  • June 2014: Nancy Sudik, director of the Danbury Music Center[140]
  • November 16, 2021: Glover Teixeira, mixed martial artist[141]

Hartford edit

Middletown edit

  • May 29, 2009: Joseph W. Waz, Jr., business executive and native son[citation needed]

Milford edit

New Britain edit

New Haven edit

  • December 30, 2019: Local police chief Anthony Duff, WNBA basketball player Bria Holmes, local teacher Malcolm Welfare, community worker Clarence Boyd, journalist and media mogul Veronica Douglas-Givan, entertainment chef Gordon Ramsay as well as, political activist George Mention, columnist James Walker, realtor Roberta Hoskie, local high school guidance supervisor Cynthia Beaver, and doctor Tamiko Jackson McArthur[148]

North Haven edit

  • October 28, 2022: Kostyantyn and Olga Yermakov, Ukrainian married couple and refugees[149]

Delaware edit

Wilmington edit

District of Columbia edit

Washington, D.C. edit

Florida edit

Bradenton edit

Cape Coral edit

  • December 13, 2015: Jessica Lynch, Prisoner of War, Private First Class (2001 - 2003), was honored and presented with the key to the city of Cape Coral, Florida by Mayor Marni Sawicki at a private dinner held at the Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library with both special and surprise guests in attendance. This was a private event closed to both the public and media.[158]

Clearwater edit

Coral Gables edit

  • 31 August 2018: Jesús Permuy, architect and Cuban community leader. Presented by Coral Gables Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli during a ceremony in the office of Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Other participants in the presentation ceremony were Ros-Lehtinen, former Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick, and former Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado.[162]

Doral edit

Dunedin edit

Fort Lauderdale edit

Fort Myers edit

Gainesville edit

Key West edit

  • December 20, 1955: Ethel Waters, singer and actress, was presented with the key to the city on the set of Carib Gold, a film in which she starred.[168]
  • December 28, 1955: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States, received the key to the city during a 12-day vacation in Key West.[169]
  • May 22, 1956: Estes Kefauver, U.S. Senator, was given the key to the city while campaigning to be nominated the Democratic presidential candidate.[170]
  • February 23, 1957: Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States, received the key to the city and was made honorary chairman of the board of county commissioners.[171]
  • July 14, 2004: Rosie O'Donnell, comedian and LGBT rights activist, was given the key to the city during the inaugural voyage of her cruise line, R Family Vacations.[172]

Lakeland edit

Miami edit

  • 1976: 1st 1 Millionth Passenger ever thru the Port of Miami presented Key to the City of Miami to Deborah Manika.
  • 1981: Musical group The Jacksons received keys to the city of Miami.
  • 2004: The mayors of Miami-Dade County and the city officially welcomed Shaquille O'Neal and presented him with the keys to the city before a press conference was held in the American Airlines Arena.[174]
  • August 9, 2004: Rap Superstar Lil' Kim was awarded the key to the city of Miami (her place of residence at the time) for her contributions to the world of Hip Hop.[175]
  • December 6, 2006: Superstar Shakira was awarded the key to the city of Miami for playing 5 shows in AmericanAirlines Arena in one tour, a record she still owns till date.
  • August 19, 2009: Miami Commissioner Tomás Regalado presented Armando Perez (aka Pitbull) with the key to the city during a morning ceremony.[176]
  • April 13, 2013: Mayor Matti Bower presented the Key to pop singer Adam Lambert for "being brave enough to be openly gay on American Idol."[177]
  • July 8, 2013: María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader[178]
  • August 20, 2013: José Sulaimán, president of the World Boxing Council[179]
  • September 15, 2013: Henrique Capriles Radonski, Venezuelan opposition leader[163]
  • October 29, 2018: Trevor Noah receives key to city and official city proclamation declaring October 29, 2018 Trevor Noah Day.
  • August 27, 2019: Mayor Francis Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to Natalie Martinez.
  • November 15, 2019: Mayor Francis Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to Jonathan Davis
  • January 12, 2020: Mayor Francis Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, and were named honorary police officers of the Miami Police Department
  • September 28, 2021: Mayor Francis Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to Conor McGregor.
  • October 6, 2021: Mayor Francis Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to Teresa Murphy.
  • October 6, 2021: Mayor Francis Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to the 2018 Miami Dade County Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year Rudy Diaz.
  • May 6, 2023: Mayor Francis Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to the Nelk boys (Kyle, Steiny and Bradley Martyn).

North Miami edit

Ocala edit

Orlando edit

Pensacola edit

Sarasota edit

  • April 25, 2013: Paul Thorpe, Sarasota citizen and founding memember of the Downtown Association of Sarasota[187]
  • September 11, 2013: Diana Ross, singer and actress[188]

St. Petersburg edit

Tallahassee edit

  • November 14, 2018: Joshua Quick, awarded key to the city by Mayor Gillum for confronting and attempting to stop a shooter at a yoga studio.
  • January 9, 2023: DJ DEMP, awarded the key to the city by Mayor John E. Dailey for Outstanding Service to the City of Tallahassee.

Tampa edit

Georgia edit

Franklin Springs edit

Milton edit

  • 2007: The original Governor's Commission for the City of Milton (Ron Wallace, Brandon Beach, Gregory Mishkin, Dan Phalan and Cecil Pruitt) was awarded the key to the city of Milton in recognition of their work in the creation of the city. They were also presented a proclamation that officially declares December 1 as "Commissioning Day" in honor of their achievements and recognizes the five men as the "Founding Fathers" of the city.[190]

Dawsonville edit

Taylorsville edit

Hawaii edit

Honolulu edit

Illinois edit

Chicago edit

North Chicago edit

Springfield edit

Bensenville edit

  • June 22, 2018: Village President Frank DeSimone, Village Manager Evan K. Summers, and Chief of Police Frank Kosman, presented Keys to the Village to Cónsul General Billy Adolfo José Muñoz Miranda and Vice Cónsul Brenda Paz de Ghassemi from the Consulate General of Guatemala.[203]

Indiana edit

Gary edit

Indianapolis edit

Salem edit

  • November 11, 1999: Disability advocate Gary Gambino received the key to the city of Salem from Mayor Douglas Campbell.

South Bend edit

Evansville edit

  • April 23, 2009: Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was presented with the key to Evansville as thanks for choosing Evansville as the opening night her 2009-2010 Fearless Tour.

Iowa edit

Des Moines edit

Kansas edit

Lyons edit

  • April 2022: Marshall Christmann, received the Key to the city for 20 plus years of philanthropic contributions to people of Lyons, Kansas, and for numerous negotiations between governmental agencies for those same citizens, Presented by Mayor Dustin Schultz.[208]

Kentucky edit

Bowling Green edit

Louisville edit

Williamsburg edit

Louisiana edit

New Orleans edit

  • November 21, 2006: Kentucky-New Orleans Architecture Studio was awarded the key to the city of New Orleans for its work on restoration and re-design efforts of Mickey Markey Park in Bywater.[221]
  • April 26, 2007: The Harris County Hospital District was awarded the key to the city in recognition of its efforts to provide health care to Hurricane Katrina evacuees at its Astrodome Clinic in September 2005.[222]
  • June 2008: Atlanta native, R&B Singer Usher awarded the key to the city for his effort and dedication to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.[223]
  • September 25, 2011: Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason was granted the key to the city for his blocked punt against the Atlanta Falcons in the Saints' first home game after Hurricane Katrina.[224]
  • September 17, 2018: August 21, 2018: Beyoncé and Jay-Z received the key to the city for their philanthropy work and impact on popular culture.[225]
  • May 20, 2019: Jesseca Dupart was awarded the key to the city to recognize the philanthropy and business she had contributed to in the area.[226]

Maine edit

Portland edit

  • March, 2003: Dr Gerry McKenna, President of the University of Ulster, in recognition of promoting research and economic linkages between Northern Ireland and Maine[227]
  • July 13, 2008: moe., a band from upstate New York, was presented the key to the city in recognition of a two-day fundraising concert they organised for the Preble Street Resource Center.[228]
  • June 13, 2014: Evander Holyfield, American Boxer[229]
  • November 4, 2023: Twisted Roots, Rock band[230]

Maryland edit

Baltimore edit

Pocomoke City edit

Massachusetts edit

Plaque from the Key to the City given to Joseph L. Wyckoff for working with the Legislature to petition the annexation of Mount Tom and Smith's Ferry for the city of Holyoke

Boston edit

  • August 8, 2023: Employee Rose Conley received a key to the city from Mayor Michelle Wu for "holding it down like no one's ever held it down before"[citation needed]

Brockton edit

  • September 29, 1980: Boxer Marvin Hagler was crowned World Middleweight Champion of September 27, and received the key to the city on his return to his hometown.[234]

Dedham edit

Holyoke edit

  • July 21, 1909: Mayor Nathan P. Avery awarded Joseph Lewis Wyckoff the Key to the city, "through whose militant energy the boundaries of their city were so extended by the Legislature of 1909 as to include within them not only himself but the whole of the ancient hamlet known as Smith's Ferry."[236]
  • April 27, 2018: Mayor Alex B. Morse presented Carmen Yulín Cruz the Key to the city to honor that "in such a time of despair [she] provided a beacon of hope and opportunity for Puerto Ricans".[237]

Worcester edit

Michigan edit

Albion edit

Detroit edit

  • October 13, 1963: In honor of (the since past) holiday “Paper Boy Day” Jerry Gresham at age 16 was the youngest person to receive the key to the city of Detroit by then mayor Cavanagh.
  • September 26, 1974: Stevie Wonder, renowned Motown recording artist was awarded a key to the city by then Mayor Coleman Young.[240]
  • August 1975: Horace Jackson, filmmaker, was honored with a key to the city for his film Deliver Us From Evil with Detroit City Council member Emma Henderson stating "Mr. Jackson has produced a film the entire family can enjoy" and recognized him one of the pioneers of Black films in the sixties and seventies.[241]
  • 1980: Saddam Hussein, Iraqi President at that time, was awarded the key to the city by Mayor Coleman Young, for having donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to a local church.[242][243]
  • January 31, 2006: Detroit native Jerome Bettis was awarded the key to the city by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick days before his Super Bowl win.[244][245]
  • January 2, 2007: Steve Yzerman received the key to the city after his retirement and having his jersey retired.[246]
  • January 27, 2010: Elmo received the key to the city from Mayor David Bing during a visit with kids at Children's Hospital of Michigan.[247]
  • October 22, 2014: Berry Gordy received the key to the city from Mayor Mike Duggan for his work of Motown
  • April 1, 2017: Big Sean received the key to the city from Mayor Mike Duggan for setting up a foundation called "Mogul Prep" that teaches kids all the behind the scenes jobs available in the music industry.
  • June 15, 2018: Jackson 5 members, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon & Michael were honored with keys to the city at the Detroit Music Weekend festival.[248]
  • February 29, 2020: Members of the Detroit Youth Choir received keys to the city.
  • February 26, 2023: DJ Leo Alton received a key to the city for his charitable work with the Detroit Community.

Flint edit

Jackson edit

  • 2023: Pastor James Hines and businessman and philanthropist Al Glick of Alro Steel received keys to the city from Mayor Daniel Mahoney. Glick received the award posthumously.[251]

Kalamazoo edit

  • December 17, 2018: Kalamazoo native Julian Ravi Cosmin Borst receive the key to the city of Kalamazoo from former Mayor Bobby J Hopewell, for the three gold medals he won in the national games of the Special Olympics.
  • November 11, 2019 Longtime members of the Kalamazoo City Commission, Bobby Hopewell and Don Cooney, had their final meeting as members of the commission Monday night and received keys to the city during proclamations to honor them by new Mayor David Anderson

Sault Sainte Marie edit

Traverse City edit

  • 2005: Traverse City native Carter Oosterhouse received a key to the city from Mayor Linda Smyka.

Missouri edit

Jefferson City

• Muralist Ray Harvey receives Hannibal, MO key to the city on November 7th, 2023 recognizing his work in Hannibal concerning 25 completed murals.

Nevada edit

Fernley edit

Las Vegas edit

  • 1999: Lebanese recording artist Fairuz received the key to the city of Las Vegas[255]
  • October 25, 2003: Artist Michael Jackson received keys to the city of Las Vegas from Mayor Oscar Goodman.[256]
  • 2012: Canadian, business person, Elise Diker received the key to the city of Las Vegas gifted by her husband & international philanthropist, Mark Diker and Mayor Oscar Goodman in honor of her passion and love for the city.
  • 2012: Lebanese recording artist Nancy Ajram received the key to the city of Las Vegas.[257]
  • 2012: Legendary Reggae Group Black Uhuru (Ducky Simpson) was honored with the key to the city of Las Vegas and August 31 was officially declared Black Uhuru Day in Las Vegas.
  • 2014: On October 24, Small business owner, HIV/AIDS Activist & Trevor Project Supervisor saving over 200 GLBTQ lives from suicide Bobby A Townsend-Valenzuela) was honored, and received the key to the State of Nevada and the key to the City of Las Vegas
  • 2014: On November 5, American singer Britney Spears was honored, and received the key to the city of Las Vegas.[258]
  • 2015: Professional baseball players Bryce Harper and Kris Bryant received keys to the city of Las Vegas
  • 2016: Professional DJ, record producer, radio personality, and record label executive DJ Khaled received keys to the city of Las Vegas
  • 2016: Property Brothers' Jonathan and Drew Scott earn receive keys to the city of Las Vegas after their contributions towards charity
  • 2017: On September 3, Ultralight Team members and creators of Bats & Butterflies LV, Anthony C. Flores and Isaiah J. LaBelle received keys to the city of Las Vegas
  • 2018: On July 6, UFC president Dana White received keys to the city of Las Vegas[259]
  • April 30, 2019: Panic! at the Disco vocalist Brendon Urie received the key to the city of Las Vegas for his accomplishments in music.
  • September 6, 2019: Pop rock band Imagine Dragons received the key to Las Vegas in honor of their musical accomplishment and charity work towards fighting pediatric cancer with the Tyler Robinson Foundation.
  • May 2, 2019: James Holzhauer was awarded a key to the Las Vegas Strip for his success on Jeopardy! and donations to children's charity organizations and other nonprofit organizations in the Las Vegas area.[260]
  • April 16, 2022: Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend promoter Tom Ingram was presented with a ceremonial key to Las Vegas at The Orleans Hotel & Casino[261]
  • April 22, 2022: RuPaul received the keys to the city for his unprecedented career in showbusiness and for making RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! one of the hottest shows on the Las Vegas Strip. The day was also proclaimed RuPaul Day.
  • June 8, 2022: Katy Perry was awarded the keys for Las Vegas Strip in the honor of her residency "PLAY".[262]
  • July 5, 2022: Australia's Thunder from Down Under received the keys to the city after 20 years of their Las Vegas Residency.[263]
  • June 22, 2023: Anetra received the keys to the city for outstandingly representing Las Vegas drag queens on RuPaul's Drag Race's fifteenth season. Making June 22 Anetra day.
  • October 17, 2023: Usher, musician[264]
  • March 2, 2024: U2 received a key to the Las Vegas Strip prior to the final show of their U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere concert residency.[265]

New Jersey edit

Atlantic City edit

Camden County edit

Hoboken edit

Jersey City edit

Newark edit

  • 2016: Professor Don Jacob, Martial Artist, Grandmaster

Paterson edit

New York edit

Buffalo edit

  • November 6, 1981: To symbolize the city’s appreciation for Triumph’s music and loyalty to Buffalo, Mayor James D. Griffin presented the Key and certificate of commemoration to members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore. In exchange, the band gifted Mayor Griffin with an official Allied Forces tour jacket.[272]
  • May 19, 2009: Terrell Owens received the key to the city of Buffalo with the provisions that he catch a minimum of 10 touchdown passes for the Buffalo Bills and lead the team into the NFL Playoffs.[273] He caught 5 touchdowns and the Bills did not make the playoffs.
  • November 6, 2014: Terry Pegula received the key to the city of Buffalo, as a result of his purchase of the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Bandits professional sports teams and his construction of the HarborCenter complex.[274]

Mount Vernon edit

New York edit

Keys to New York City 1991

Oyster Bay edit

Rochester edit

  • June 25, 1968: Borussia Dortmund, a German professional association football team.[301]
  • June 17, 1973: Pelé, Brazilian professional footballer[302]
  • June 3, 2013: The Rochester Knighthawks, a professional lacrosse team[303]
  • April 23, 2016: Beverly Bond, producer, writer, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and celebrity DJ, received a key to the city for her contribution to the African American community by empowering and positively impacting the lives of young Black girls through her organization-Black Girls Rock!
  • March 19, 2019: John P. Schreiber received the Key to the City of Rochester, N.Y. for his 30 years of dedicated service to the city, culminating as Fire Chief or "Car 1". Under his watch, Rochester became an ISO Class 1 city for fire protection, making the Rochester Fire Department one of the best in the country.

Binghamton edit

  • August 12, 2007: Dusan Vemic, a professional tennis player on the ATP world tour was given a key to the city in recognition of his fair play and contribution to the sport.
  • September 28, 2016: Albert Fiori, Doug Kumpon, Ed Staff, Fred Teribury, and Chris White were all given a key to the city in recognition of saving the life of a person trapped inside a burning vehicle.[304]
  • November 22, 2021: John Hughes, Jr, owner of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies was given a key to the city in recognition of stopping the Minor League Baseball team from relocating in 2015 and working with Major League Baseball, the New York Mets and elected officials from the State of New York assuring affiliated Minor League Baseball in Binghamton, NY for decades to come.

North Carolina edit

Boone edit

  • January 21, 1980: Special Olympics North Carolina[305]
  • July 5, 1983: The Motor Maids[306]

Charlotte edit

Hickory edit

High Point edit

  • Billy Quick, a High Point native and a Special Olympics athlete and ambassador.[309]
  • October 13, 2017: Kathy Ireland, American model and actress, turned author and entrepreneur; received the key from High Point mayor Bill Bencini.[310]
  • December 3, 2023: Danny and Dolly Jennings given a key from High Point Mayor Jay Wagner for everything that they have done for the city. They are owners of Bicycle Toy and Hobby Sales.

Huntersville edit

Wilmington edit

  • June 20, 2013: Stephen King, author, was awarded the Key to the City at an advance screening of the CBS series Under the Dome, based on a novel by King.[312]

Ohio edit

Akron edit

Columbus edit

  • May 26, 2005: Fatty Koo, singers songwriter Music group

Toledo edit

  • 1896: Guy G. Major Mayor of Toledo Presented with all brass key to the city.
  • 1962: Glass Key to the City of Toledo, Don Constantino de la Cruz-Sanchez, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Toledo (Spain, Europe).
  • May 13, 2010: Crystal Bowersox, singer-songwriter and actress, was given the key to the city after reaching the finals of American Idol.[314]
  • August 28, 2022: Larry Fuller, jazz pianist from Toledo, Ohio, was given the glass key to the city “For Excellence in Jazz Music and Headlining the Inaugural Glass City Jazz Festival”.

Cincinnati edit

Cleveland edit

Dayton edit

  • 2023: Dr. Derrick L. Foward, American Civil Rights Activist. Awarded the Key to the city for his Civil and Human Rights work throughout Nation, the State of Ohio and the City of Dayton.[320]
    Dayton Mayor Jeffery J. Mims, Jr. Presents Dayton NAACP President Dr Derrick L. Foward With a Key to the City on May 3, 2023
  • 2023: Edwin C. Moses, Olympian.[321]
Dayton Mayor Jeffery J. Mims, Jr. Presents Olympian Edwin C. Moses a Key to the City of Dayton

Warren edit

Oklahoma edit

Oklahoma City edit

  • June 13, 2022: Russell Westbrook, American basketball player, received a key to the city from Mayor David Holt.
  • May 14, 2019: Kristin Chenoweth, American actress and singer.[327]

Tulsa edit

  • March 18, 2010: Robert Meachem, NFL Football Player.[328]
  • June 27, 2017: Iesha-LaShay Phillips received a key to the city of Tulsa, OK for addressing societal issues and trying to better her city. Mayor Bynum also declared June 27 "Iesha Phillips Day" in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[329][330]
  • October 8, 2022: Employees of Saint Francis Health System collectively received a single key to the city for their services to the community.

Pennsylvania edit

Philadelphia edit

Pittsburgh edit

  • September 20, 2013: mayor Luke Ravenstahl presented the Key to the City of Pittsburgh to rapper Mac Miller and received official city proclamation declaring September 20 Mac Miller Day.

Rhode Island edit

Central Falls edit

  • June 7, 2014: Central Falls mayor James Diossa presented the Key to the city to actor Alec Baldwin in recognition of his financial support of the city's public library.[333][334]

Pawtucket edit

  • January 15, 2016: Rep. Carlos E. Tobon and Mayor Don Grebien presented recording artist Jon B. with a state citation and a key to the City of Pawtucket[335]

Providence edit

  • December 9, 1921: Italian commander Armando Diaz was presented with a "solid gold" Key to the city by mayor Joseph H. Gainer.[336]
  • (ca. 1980s): Mayor Joseph R. Paolino Jr. presented the Key to the city to Joe Mangone[337]
  • 1992: Mayor Buddy Cianci presented the Key to the city to telephone operator Rose P. Brock, for her work updating the City Hall computer systems.[338]
  • June 20, 2005: Mayor David Cicilline presented the Key to the city to Mark J. Lerman, artistic director of Providence's Perishable Theatre[339]
  • April 21, 2021: Mayor Jorge Elorza presented the Key to the city to NCAA official Michael Stephens "following his illustrious selection as an official in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Division I championship game"[340][341]
  • May 17, 2022: Mayor Jorge Elorza presented the Key to the city to Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley[342][343]
  • November 30, 2022: Mayor Elorza presented World Series MVP Jeremy Peña with the Key to the City[344]

Woonsocket edit

South Carolina edit

Columbia edit

  • November 9, 1973: Muhammad Ali then NABF Heavyweight Champion received the key to the City of Columbia from then Mayor John T Campbell in Ali's next two bouts he would go on to beat Joe Frazier & George Foreman.
  • August 21, 2018: Beyoncé and Jay-Z received the key to the city of Columbia, SC for their philanthropy work and impact on popular culture. Mayor Steve Benjamin also declared August 21 "Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Sean Carter Day" in the city.[346]
  • February 5, 2019: Angell Conwell, television actress and native of nearby Orangeburg.[347]
  • November 13, 2023: A'ja Wilson, WNBA forward[348]

Tennessee edit

Dayton edit

  • July 21, 1960: John T. Scopes was given the key to the city on the 35th anniversary of the Scopes Trial, in which he had been found guilty of teaching evolution in a Tennessee school.[349]

Elizabethton edit

Knoxville edit

Memphis edit

  • June 27, 2023: Drake received the key to Memphis in recognition of his frequent references to Memphis in his songs.[352]

Nashville edit

Oak Ridge edit

  • July 2016: Katsumi Watanabe and Shinchiro Ito[354]
  • June 29, 2022: Louise “Tiddle” Thomas[355]

Texas edit

President McKinley Key to the City

Arlington edit

Austin edit

Beaumont edit

  • November 17, 2005: Johnny and Edgar Winter were inducted to the Southeast Texas Walk of fame at Ford Park in their hometown of Beaumont, Texas for their contribution to music and career accomplishments. They were awarded the key to the city by the Mayor and County Judge.[357]
  • June 4, 2015: Mayor Becky Ames awarded Beaumont native Layla Nejad the key to the city - alongside her Texas 4000 for Cancer team after cycling to City Hall during a stop on the 70-day charity cycling trip from Austin, Tx to Anchorage, AK - for her role in helping expand the route to stop in Southeast Texas to raise money and awareness for cancer research.[358]

Dallas edit

  • December 13, 2009: M. K. Asante was awarded the key to the city of Dallas for his work as an author, filmmaker, and professor.[359]
  • February 6, 2011: Michael Vick, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was awarded the key to the city of Dallas by Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway; this proved controversial, as Vick had previously served time in prison for his involvement with an illegal dog-fighting ring.[360]
  • November 21, 2018: Dirk Nowitzki, basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks, was awarded the key to the city of Dallas by Mayor Mike Rawlings for his professional achievements in his 20 seasons with the organization, as well as his humanitarian contributions.[361]

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El Paso edit

  • February 10, 2012: Gabriel Iglesias was presented with several awards by the city of El Paso, Texas, including the key to the city and the Beacon of H.O.P.E Award from the nonprofit organization Operation H.O.P.E.
  • September 13, 2018: Recording R&B artist and El Pasoan Khalid earned the key to El Paso, Texas from Mayor Donald "Dee" Margo.

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Missouri City, TX edit

  • March 2, 2015 Johnnie Moutra III (Johnny Long), nationally known for co-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live at his home & winning the grand prize on ABC's hit reality TV show "Here Come The Newlyweds," was awarded key to the city by Mayor Allen Owen for the national recognition he continues to bring to the city.
  • February 10, 2018: Missouri City native rapper Travis Scott was awarded the key by Mayor Allen Owen as a part of the city's annual Black History Month Celebration of Culture and Music.[368]

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Sugar Land edit

  • March 18, 2018: His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), was presented with a Key to the City of Sugar Land by Mayor Zimmerman in recognition of his 60 years of commitment to improving the quality of life for some of the world's most vulnerable populations.[369]

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West Valley City edit

Ogden edit

Kaysville City edit

  • May 31, 2017: Lincoln and Dan Markham, YouTube stars[371]

City of Moab edit

  • September 17, 2022: Kevin Costner was given the key to the city by Mayor Joette Langianese[372]

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Seattle edit

Bremerton edit

  • September 2006: MxPx was given the keys to the city of Bremerton by Mayor Cary Bozeman.[376]

Kent edit

  • August 2020: YouTuber Justin "nothinbutlag" was given the keys to the city of Kent by Mayor Dana Ralph for helping the city increase their social media following.[377][378]

Spokane edit

  • June 9, 1948: Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States, stopped at Spokane while campaigning for re-election, and was given the key to the city.[379]
  • 1980: Ted Nugent, Rock musician, stopped in Spokane during a concert tour, and was given the key to the city by then-mayor Ron Bair.[380]

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Green Bay edit

Wausau edit

  • July 2007: Musician "Weird Al" Yankovic received the key to the city after a concert performance at the Wisconsin Valley Fair.[383]

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