Free Festival Fun Takes Over 12th Street This Saturday
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Running from 10am until 7pm, the free event is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the Milton Keynes Comedy Festival while enjoying plenty of entertainment for all ages.
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live music, family-friendly performances, a stilt walker, balloon artist and festival host Dave Allen, who'll keep the fun flowing from morning through to the evening.
There'll also be plenty of food and drink to enjoy, with everything from fresh pizza and ice cream to barista coffee and a pop-up bar from Mulligans, making it the ideal spot to spend a summer's day with family and friends.
Be the first to experience Elmer's Art Parade
Saturday also marks the exciting launch of Elmer's Art Parade, a brand-new free art trail featuring 12 giant Elmer the Elephant sculptures dotted across Milton Keynes city centre.
Each colourful sculpture has been inspired by the work of a famous artist, creating a fun trail for families, art lovers and visitors of all ages to explore throughout the summer.
12th Street is the starting point for the trail, with plenty of launch-day celebrations taking place. Children can enjoy free Elmer-themed craft activities, the first 250 visitors will receive a special goody bag, and families will even have the chance to meet Elmer himself at intervals throughout the day, courtesy of Gulliver's Land.
Make a day of it
While you're enjoying the free activities on 12th Street, why not catch one of the many shows taking place as part of the Milton Keynes Comedy Festival? Running from 9–12 July, the festival features a packed programme of comedy performances across the city centre, with tickets starting from just £5.
Whether you're looking for free family fun, a day out with friends or a night of comedy, there's something for everyone in Milton Keynes city centre this weekend.
Find out more about Elmer's Art Parade at elmermk.co.uk, or book Comedy Festival tickets at miltonkeynescomedyfestival.com.
