Chrismas Float 2025

MK Watling Rotary Club Brings Festive Cheer with Christmas Float Across Milton Keynes

The MK Watling Rotary Club is back with its annual Christmas Float, spreading festive cheer across Milton Keynes and giving families the chance to see Father Christmas up close. This year, the float will visit several local areas:

• West Bletchley – Saturday 7th December

• Poets Estate – Saturday 14th December

• Newton Leys – Friday 20th December

• Saints Estate & Far Bletchley – Saturday 21st December

The float will play festive music as it travels its route, and helpers will be collecting donations for Unity MK (formerly The Winter Night Shelter) and MK Act. Donations can also be made contactlessly on the day, or online via the club’s PayPal page: Donate Here. Last year the event raised almost £2,000 for charity so please give generously.

Residents are reminded that the float may not travel along every street, so keep an ear out for the music and watch for the lights. Routes typically finish around 8pm each evening. Families are encouraged to enjoy the display from pavements, ensuring everyone’s safety.

The club notes that the weather can occasionally affect the schedule. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, updates will be shared on their website and social media. While other local floats may also be in the area, MK Watling Rotary’s routes have been carefully planned to cover as much of the community as possible.

For those who want to track the float, GPS updates may be available via the club’s page: MK Watling Rotary Club.

Please remember: the float is not a parade. For safety reasons, do not follow it by foot or in a vehicle. The best way to enjoy the experience is to wave from the pavement and soak up the festive atmosphere with your neighbours.

This festive initiative is a highlight of Milton Keynes’ Christmas calendar, bringing the community together and supporting vital local charities. Don’t miss the chance to see Father Christmas and enjoy a magical evening of seasonal fun!