List of Keys to the City in the United States

Alabama

Huntsville

• July 12, 2013: Jase Robertson, star of reality TV series Duck Dynasty
• June 28, 2015: Microwave Dave - North Alabama musician and music educator,

  Mobile

• July 12, 2016: Jaquiski Tartt, an NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers. Camp for little kids.
• September 20, 2017: Nicolas Cage

  Alaska

Kodiak

• July 30, 2012: Pitbull, rapper

  Wasilla

• September 22, 2011: Landon Swank, illusionist

  California

Beverly Hills

• September 2, 2010: The Kardashian-Jenner family and Larry King were awarded the key to the city of Beverly Hills, the award date falling on a day designated by the City's famous zip code, 90210.

  Coalinga

• December 6, 2018: Outgoing Mayor of Coalinga was presented the Key to the by fellow Councilman Adam Adkisson for all his hard work.

  Compton

• February 13, 2016: Mayor Aja Brown presented Kendrick Lamar with the key to the city.

  Corona

• March 12, 2010: Scarlett's Magic, a Savannah cat owned by the Draper family was awarded the key to the city of Corona for being recognized in the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Tallest Cat, measuring 45.9 centimeters from shoulder to toe.

  Cypress

• After winning the 1994 U.S Amateur Title, Tiger Woods was presented the key to the city of Cypress, his hometown. The ceremony took place at Cypress Golf Club.
• After being selected on the list of 100 most influential people in Orange County, Calif for 2015, 16 year old Dan Ta was presented the key to the city of Cypress, by Mayor Mariellen Yarc at the January 20, 2016 State of the City Luncheon in front of 300 local leaders.

  Danville

• January 16, 2009: Chesley B. Sullenberger III was awarded the keys to city of his hometown, Danville, for his actions in saving US Airways Flight 1549.

  Diamond Bar

• On January 24, 2016, US Women's National Soccer Team star Alex Morgan was presented the key to the city of Diamond Bar, her hometown. The ceremony took place at local Pantera Park.

  Indio

• 2008: Mayor Lupe Ramos Watson presented to the Order of the Eastern Star California Worthy Grand Matron the key to the City of Indio for their 100 years of service to the community through volunteerism and unwavering commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of justice.
• 2011: Mayor Lupe Ramos Watson presents Honorary Mayor Bob Ladiin for his commitment to the City through Volunteerism, Public Safety and Senior Citizen Advocacy.
• 2013: Mayor Elaine Holmes presents to Mr Alexander Haagan III the key to the City of Indio city for his long standing support of music the arts, culture and community events at his Empire Polo Grounds in Indio.
• 2015: Mayor Lupe Ramos Watson presents to the Order of the Eastern Star California Worthy Grand Matron the key to the City of Indio for their 100 plus years of service to the community through volunteerism and unwavering commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of justice, and for their 70-year commitment to the City's longest standing community festival the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.

  Lancaster

Long Beach

• February 27, 1983: HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom.

  Los Angeles

• 2006: Twenty-seven Victoria's Secret Angels – including Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova, Selita Ebanks, and Izabel Goulart – were presented with a key to Hollywood by honorary mayor Johnny Grant in honor of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show being held in Los Angeles for the first time.
• August 7, 2009: Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, Mark Waters and Jessica Tuchinsky, stars and producers of the 2009 film Days of Summer, were awarded the key to Los Angeles for the film's inventive use of L.A. locations.
• 2012: Lil' Kim received the key to the city before a performance in front of 50,000 at a LA Pride festival, for being a champion for her LGBT fans.
• May 11, 2013: 5th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Mirza Masroor Ahmad was awarded the key to the city at prestigious Montage Hotel.
• September 23, 2016: Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully was awarded the key to the city during a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium.

  Oakland

Sacramento

• 1966: Phil Givens, Mayor of Toronto.
• 11 September 2015: Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler, for actions taken to stop the 2015 Thalys train attack.
• 2017: Chance the Rapper received the Key to the City of Sacramento for his charity-based concert held in the city.

  San Francisco

• 1916: Russian-born American businessman, candy-maker and inventor Sam Born was awarded the key to city for inventing a machine that mechanically inserted sticks into lollipops. Later, he went on to found the Just Born candy company in New York.
• 1941: Hollywood actor Edward Arnold who starred in movies from the 1920s to the 1950s was awarded the key to the city on August 9, 1941 by Mayor Angelo Rossi. Arnold was the President of the Screen Actors Guild from 1940 to 1942.
• 1963: Hong Kong music Composer/Violin player 尹自重 '''
• December 12, 1966: Israeli Ambassador to the US Avraham Harman was presented the key by mayor John F. Shelley.
• November 3, 2010: The San Francisco Giants were awarded the key to the city for winning the 2010 World Series.
• June 26, 2012: San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain was given the key to the city in commemoration of the perfect game he pitched on June 13, 2012.
• September 29, 2012: Myanmar opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was given the key to the city at the San Francisco Bay Area, which is home to the third-largest Burmese community in the USA.
• October 31, 2012: The San Francisco Giants were awarded the key to city of San Francisco for winning the 2012 World Series.
• May 21, 2013: Stephen Curry, basketball player.
• November 15, 2013: Batkid is given the key to the city by mayor Ed Lee as part of an event put on by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
• October 31, 2014: The San Francisco Giants were awarded the key to city of San Francisco by Mayor Ed Lee for winning the 2014 World Series.
• October 14, 2015: The Golden State Warriors were awarded the key to city of San Francisco by Mayor Ed Lee for winning the 2015 NBA Championship.

  Stockton

• November 16, 2015: Stockton mayor Anthony Silva gave God the key to the city.

  Watts

• May 24, 2019: Grammy-award winner and Watts rapper, Jay Rock received the key to the city of Watts from the Council member of 15th District, Joe Buscaino.

  West Covina

• November 17, 2015: The cast and crew of Crazy Ex Girlfriend were awarded with the key to the city of West Covina, the onsite shooting location heavily satirized in the show. 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. It currently is on display in the office of series co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna.

  Connecticut

Hartford

• May 2, 2011: Michael Wilson, Artistic Director, Hartford Stage Company
• August 10, 2013: Christopher Martin, Jamaican Singer/Songwriter
• February 15, 2014: John Leguizamo, Comedian and Actor
• June 10, 2014: Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, Recipient of the 2014 Tony Award

  Middletown

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

  New Britain

• August 3, 2013: Ryszard Schnepf, Polish Ambassador to the U.S.

  District of Columbia

Washington

• 2008: Alexander Ovechkin received the key of the city in honour of being the first player in NHL history to receive the most valuable player, outstanding player, top scorer, and goal scoring leader awards in the same season.
• 2011: Lamont Peterson, American Boxer
• 2011: Raheem DeVaughn, American Singer
• 2012: Shivon P. Kershaw, youngest community activist recognized in the Nation's Congressional Record for Youth Medal of Honor Award based on Rwanda relief efforts.
• 2016: Bryce Harper, Professional Baseball player
• 2017: Dave Chappelle, Stand-up comedian

Florida

Bradenton

• Phil Givens

  Cape Coral

• December 13, 2015: Jessica Lynch, Prisoner of War, Private First Class, 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.

  Clearwater

• Phil Givens
• George Hill
• 17 January 2012: Frank Crum
• 30 October 2013: Robert Engelman, Film Producer for Alcon Entertainment

  Doral

• September 15, 2013: Henrique Capriles Radonski, Venezuelan opposition leader

  Dunedin

• July 18, 2013: Lari White, country music artist

  Fort Myers

• December 11, 2015: Jessica Lynch, Prisoner of War, Private First Class, was honored and presented with the key to the city of Fort Myers, Florida by Mayor Randy Henderson in a ceremony held at Centennial Park. Fort Myers police and firefighters also attended and made presentations of their own to her. This was a public event open to both the public and media.

  Key West

• 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.
• 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.
• May 22, 1956: Estes Kefauver, U.S. Senator, was given the key to the city while campaigning to be nominated the Democratic presidential candidate.
• 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.
• 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.

  Lakeland

• February 11, 1976: John McKay received the key to the city upon his appointment as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

  Miami

• 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.
• August 9, 2004: Rap Superstar Lil' Kim was awarded the key to the city of Miami for her contributions to the world of Hip Hop.
• August 19, 2009: Miami Commissioner Thomas Regalado presented Armando Perez with the key to the city during a morning ceremony.
• 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."
• July 8, 2013: María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader
• August 20, 2013: José Sulaimán, president of the World Boxing Council
• September 15, 2013: Henrique Capriles Radonski, Venezuelan opposition leader
• 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 X. Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to Natalie Martinez.
• November 15, 2019: Mayor Francis X. Suarez presented the Key to the City of Miami to Jonathan Davis
• January 12, 2020: Mayor Francis X. 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

  North Miami

• November 19, 2012: Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, socialites, businesswomen, and models
• June 11, 2013: Gregory Toussaint, Pastor

  Ocala

• 2 March 2007: John Travolta, American Actor
• 2 March 2007: Kelly Preston, American Actress
• 2017: A Day to Remember

  Orlando

• 8 January 2018: 2017 UCF Knights football team

  Pensacola

• 15 November 2016: Addison Russell, Professional Baseball Player for the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs.

  Sarasota

• September 11, 2013: Diana Ross, singer and actress

  St. Petersburg

• 1972: Phil Givens

  Tallahassee

• 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.

  Tampa

• January 28, 2003: Jon Gruden, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, received the key to the city following the Buccaneers' Super Bowl XXXVII victory.

  Georgia

Franklin Springs

• 2007: The Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue, received the key to the city of Franklin Springs after visiting the city and cutting the ribbon to the city's new Public Safety and City Hall buildings; the original buildings were destroyed in 2004 by Hurricane Ivan.

  Milton

• 2007: The original Governor's Commission for the City of Milton 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.

  Hawaii

Honolulu

• 12 December 2014: Michelle Wie, American Golfer.

  Illinois

Chicago

• December 30, 1871: Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia received the "Freedom of the City of Chicago".
• June 26, 1933: Residents of the Midget Village at the Century of Progress World's Fair were presented with a key to the City of Chicago by Mayor Edward Joseph Kelly.
• August 17, 1970: As part of Chicago's Lakefront Festival, Mayor Richard J. Daley awarded a key to the City of Chicago to Edward Stein, who had emerged from the Chicago River dressed as Neptune to lead a parade.
• May 1985: Jean McFadden, leader of the Glasgow District Council was presented a key to the City of Chicago by Joel Hall as part of Glasgow's Mayfest
• April 21, 1988: Michael Jackson was awarded the Key to the City by Eugene Sawyer.
• March 20, 1990: Audrey Hepburn was presented with a key to the City of Chicago by Mayor Richard M. Daley.
• October 12, 1990: Sophia Loren was presented with a key to the City of Chicago by Mayor Richard M. Daley.
• 1996: The famous Lebanese Arab singer Najwa Karam was presented with the Key to the City of Chicago.

  North Chicago

• July 11, 2011: Shawn Marion, basketball player with the Dallas Mavericks, was awarded the key to the city following the Mavericks' victory at the 2011 NBA Finals.

  Springfield

• March 11, 2015: Mayor J. Michael Houston awarded the Key to the City to Cobra Commander from G.I. Joe in honor of the G.I. JoeCon convention taking place the following month.

  Bensenville

• 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.

  Indiana

Gary

• 2003: Artist Michael Jackson received keys to the city of Gary from Mayor Scott King.

  Indianapolis

• July 17, 2015: Reggie Wayne, wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team receives a key to the city of Indianapolis

  Salem

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

  South Bend

• 2012: Comedian Jerry Seinfeld received the key to the city from Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

  Iowa

Des Moines

• 21 October 2006: Bill Bryson, Author

  Kentucky

Bowling Green

• August 26, 2004: Dionne Warwick, singer, received the key to the city prior to her appearance at an Athena Cage concert.

  Louisville

• 1975: Helen Humes, musician, received the key to the city for her extensive musical career.
• 1990s: Frederick Cease, soldier, received the key to the city for his extensive military service.
• July, 2000: Nancy Johnson Barker, singer, received the key to the city after the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Music Weekend Festival.
• 2002: Ivor Chodkowski, farmer, received the key to the city for working to start a farmer's market in Louisville's "food desert."
• September 24, 2002: Montgomery Gentry, musicians, received the key to the city for their musical career.
• January 2010: Sam Leist, lawyer, received the key to the city for his career in public service.
• March 12, 2016: Bryson Tiller, singer, received the key to the city by the city's mayor, Greg Fischer, as well as a holiday on March 12, called "Bryson Tiller Day." This all occurred at his T R A P S O U L concert.
• April 5, 2016: Awadeya Mahmoud, human rights worker, received the key to the city by Greg Fischer, upon her receiving the International Women of Courage Award.
• June 29, 2016: John Rabun, social worker, received the key to the city by Greg Fischer, for his work as the head of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
• January 10, 2017: Bob Beatty, American football Coach, received the key to the city by Greg Fischer, after winning Trinity High School's 24th state football title.

  Louisiana

New Orleans

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

  Maine

Portland

• March, 2003: Dr Gerry McKenna, President of the University of Ulster, in recognition of promoting research and economic linkages between Northern Ireland and Maine
• 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.
• June 13, 2014: Evander Holyfield, American Boxer

  Maryland

Baltimore

Massachusetts

Brockton

• 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.

  Holyoke

• 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."
• 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 provided a beacon of hope and opportunity for Puerto Ricans".

  Worcester

• July 8, 2017: Mayor of Worcester Joseph Petty presented Shatta Wale with the key to the City, in recognition of his contributions to the arts and for honoring the city of Worcester, Massachusetts with his presence."

  Michigan

Albion

• 1960s: Ann Landers received the key to the city of Albion upon her visit to Starr Commonwealth for Boys.

  Detroit

• Santa Claus is presented with the Key to the City during the America's Thanksgiving Parade.
• September 26, 1974: Stevie Wonder, renowned Motown recording artist was awarded a key to the city by then Mayor Coleman Young.
• 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.
• January 31, 2006: Detroit native Jerome Bettis was awarded the key to the city by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick days before his Super Bowl win.
• January 2, 2007: Steve Yzerman received the key to the city after his retirement and having his jersey retired.
• 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.
• 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, 2018: Jackson 5 members, Michael, Tito, Jackie, Jermaine & Marlon were honored with keys to the city at the Detroit Weekend Music Festival.
• February 29,2020: Members of the Detroit Youth Choir received keys to the city.

  Flint

• 1989: Lois M. Craig received the key to the city of Flint.
• June 10, 2007: American Idol finalist LaKisha Jones received a proclamation and key to the city from Mayor Don Williamson.

  Kalamazoo

• December 17, 2018: Julian Ravi Cosmin Borst received the key to the city of Kalamazoo from Mayor Bobby J Hopewell, for the three gold medals he won in the national games of the Special Olympics.

  Sault Sainte Marie

• July 22, 2007 Kiss received the key to the city of Sault Ste Marie.

  Traverse City

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

  Nevada

Fernley

• August 2012: Jacob Dalton, American Olympic Gymnast.

  Las Vegas

• 1999: Lebanese recording artist Fairuz received the key to the city of Las Vegas
• 2003: Artist Michael Jackson received keys to the city of Las Vegas from Mayor Oscar Goodman.
• 2012: Lebanese recording artist Nancy Ajram received 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.
• 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
• April 30, 2019: Panic! at the Disco vocalist Brendon Urie received the key to the city of Las Vegas for his accomplishments in music.
• 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.

  New Jersey

Atlantic City

• June 21, 2013: Mallory Hagan, winner of Miss America 2013

  Hoboken

• October 30, 1947: Frank Sinatra, American Singer and Actor.
• July 6, 1998: Aaron Rosa, drummer of the rock band Palisades.

  Jersey City

• March 17, 1961: Brendan Behan, Irish playwright and author, received the keys to Jersey City from Mayor Charles Witkowski.

  Newark

• 2016: Professor Don Jacob, Martial Artist, Grandmaster

  Paterson

• April 15, 2012: Victor Cruz of the New York Giants was awarded the key to the city of Paterson for his role in the Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots.
• August 28, 2015: Rapper Fetty Wap was given the key to the city of his hometown Paterson, New Jersey by Mayor Jose "Joey" Torres.
• June 1, 2018: US Senator Cory Booker was given the key to the city of Paterson by Mayor Jane Williams-Warren for his service to the state of New Jersey.

  New York

Buffalo

• 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. 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.

  Mount Vernon

• John J. McGrath, American Businessman.

  New York

• June 27, 1702: Viscount Cornbury was presented the "Freedom of the City".
• September 1735: Andrew Hamilton received the "Freedom of the City" for his defence of John Peter Zenger.
• February 25, 1902: Prince Henry of Prussia was presented the Freedom of the City during a visit to New York.
• 1927: The aviator Charles Lindbergh was awarded the key to the city following his record-breaking non-stop flight from New York to Paris.
• 1969: Irish Civil Rights Activist Bernadette Devlin received honorary keys to the city in 1969 from Mayor Lindsay whilst on tour in America to raise money for the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland. As the tour came to a close Devlin became disenfranchised with Irish Americans who struggled to see the parallel of the civil rights movement in American with that in Ireland. The following year she gave the key to friend and fellow activist Eamon McCann who presented it to Robert Bay of the Black Panthers on her behalf as a show of solidarity.
• 1972: Musical group The Jackson 5 received keys to the city of New York from Deputy Mayor Edward Hamilton.
• February 5, 2008: The New York Giants players, coaches and owners received keys to the city in recognition of their victory at Super Bowl XLII. Presentation took place at City Hall after a ticker-tape parade up the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan.
• June 10, 1991: Richard Cheney, Colin Powell, Norman Schwarzkopf after a ticker-tape parade up the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan as part of Welcome Home celebration for Desert Storm forces.
• February 9, 2009: Chesley B. Sullenberger III received the key to the city for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River after mid-air faults from a bird collision, saving the lives of all 155 people on board. The First Officer of the Flight, Jeffrey B. Skiles, and flight attendants Sheila Dail, Doreen Welsh and Donna Dent also received keys to the city.
• May 8, 2009: Captain Richard Phillips and crewman William Rios received keys to the city in recognition of their heroism aboard the Maersk Alabama during the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates.
• November 6, 2009: The New York Yankees players, coaches and owners received keys to the city in recognition of their 2009 World Series victory.
• October 14, 2010: Ralph Lauren received a key for his philanthropic and economic contributions to the city.
• November 18, 2011: Regis Philbin received a key to the city to honor his twenty-eight year contribution to New York media.
• February 7, 2012: The New York Giants players, coaches and owners received keys to the city in recognition of their victory at Super Bowl XLVI. Presentation took place at City Hall after a ticker-tape parade up the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan.
• July 10, 2015: The United States Women's National Soccer Team players and coaches received keys to the city in recognition of their 2015 Women's World Cup victory. The parade was organized on short notice and was the first ticker-tape parade in New York City to honor female athletes since Olympic Athletes in 1984.
• January 9, 2016: Ray Pfeifer FDNY Firefighter receives the Key to the City of New York for his work to help secure health care for over 80,000 9/11/01 first responders. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was signed into law on December 18, 2015
• March 2, 2016: Rapper Foxy Brown was honored by Mayor Bill de Blasio and awarded the Key to the City.
• June 12, 2017: Rapper Fabolous was awarded the Key to the City of New York during a concert in Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
• June 26, 2017: Rapper Nicki Minaj was honored by the Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and awarded the Key to the City for her outstanding career achievements in music.

  Rochester

• June 3, 2013: The Rochester Knighthawks, a professional lacrosse team
• 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

• 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.

  North Carolina

Wilmington

• 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.

  High Point

• Billy Quick, a High Point native and a Special Olympics athlete and ambassador.
• October 13, 2017: Kathy Ireland, American model and actress, turned author and entrepreneur; received the key from High Point mayor Bill Bencini.

  Ohio

Akron

• May 28, 2016: Mark Mothersbaugh, artist and Devo founder, was awarded the key to the city during a ceremony at the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

  Columbus

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

  Toledo

• 1962: Glass Key to the City of Toledo, Don Constantino de la Cruz-Sanchez, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Toledo.
• May 13, 2010: Crystal Bowersox, singer-songwriter and actress, was given the key to the city after reaching the finals of American Idol.

  Cincinnati

• 2015: Cate Blanchett, Australian Actress.
• 2015: Rooney Mara, American Actress.
• 2015: Christine Vachon, American Film Producer.
• 2015: Sir Elton John CBE, British Singer.
• 2015: Lionel Richie, American Singer.
• 2015: Jennifer Hudson, American Actress and Singer.
• 2015: Carl Hilding Severinsen, American Musician and Bandleader on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
• 2015: Drew Lachey, American Singer.
• 2015: Nick Lachey, American Singer.
• 2018: Jack White, American Musician.
• 2019: Rose Lavelle, American Soccer Player.

  Cleveland

• 1968: B.B. King, American blues singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer
• Pelé, Brazilian Football Player.
• June 16, 2011:
• Betty White, Actress
• Wendie Malick, Actress
• Jane Leeves, Actress
• Valerie Bertinelli, Actress

• November 5, 2011: Aretha Franklin, American Singer.
• July 17, 2015: Mickey Bey, IBF Lightweight Boxing Champion.

  Warren

• August 2, 2009: Dave Grohl, American Musician.

  Oklahoma

Oklahoma City

• May 14, 2019: Kristin Chenoweth, American actress and singer.

  Tulsa

• March 18, 2010: Robert Meachem, NFL Football Player.
• 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.

  Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh

• 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 20th Mac Miller Day.

  South Carolina

Columbia

• 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.

  Tennessee

Dayton

• 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.

  Elizabethton

• June 21, 2013: Jason Witten, American football player

  Memphis

• February 15, 2011: Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura received the key to the city of Memphis for his supertournament victory at the 2011 Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee.

  Nashville

• John Glenn, American Astronaut and United States Senator.

  Texas

Austin

• May 3, 1901: President William McKinley received the key to Austin, Texas from Mayor R.F White.

  Denison

• 1952: Presidential candidate General Dwight D. Eisenhower received the key to his birthplace city from Mayor Alfred Cecil "Mike" Casey.

• March 01, 1979

El Paso

• 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.

  Missouri City, TX

• March 2, 2015 Johnnie Moutra III, 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.

  Dallas

• December 13, 2009: M. K. Asante was awarded the key to the city of Dallas for his work as an author, filmmaker, and professor.
• 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.
• 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.

  Houston

• March 3, 1979 C.Ramiro Plascencia Loza, Mexican Politian, was awarded with city citizenship and key of the city. He criticized the city on a visit on how there was still race discrimination in their busses and stood up for citizens.
• 1990: Maria de Guadalupe Butron Pereda, M.D., professor at the Universidad Veracruzana of Mexico, was awarded the key to the city of Houston for her humanitarian work.
• 2000: Pramukh Swami Maharaj 5th Spiritual leader of BAPS.
• Selena was awarded the Key to the city of Houston on April 16, 1994. This was her 23rd Birthday, less than a year before her untimely death.
• February 15, 2013: Yao Ming was awarded the key to the city of Houston.
• March 23, 2016: Marvin Odum, retiring President of Shell Oil Company, was awarded the keys to the city by Mayor Sylvester Turner. Odum was a true philanthropist and man of the people, steering the ship through the treacherous waters of $100+ oil.
• September 21, 2017: DeAndre Watley, a Houston, Texas born native and resident of Austin, Texas, was awarded the keys to the city by Mayor Sylvester Turner for his great humanitarian work. He is currently a student at Texas State University of San Marcos, Texas that offered free therapy session for families after the wake of Hurricane Harvey which caused the city devastation. He help families learn coping strategies and ways they can effectively build others up who are in less fortunate situations in life. He assisted over 120 families, met with them in various locations across the city, often renting out conference rooms and office spaces for a period of time to provide an air conditioned environments to provide services that will impact the community at high levels.
• February 13, 2019: Travis Scott receives the keys to Houston, Texas for being a hometown hero and his efforts to keep Houston on the map.
• February 24, 2019: The Philadelphia native, Meek Mill, receives the keys to Houston, Texas for his devotion to criminal justice reform and his continuous support of the boys and girls club of Houston.
• September 22, 2019: Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was awarded the key to the city of Houston by Mayor Sylvester Turner during "Howdy Modi", a political event held at NRG Stadium.

  Irving

• July 19, 2013: Mike and Bob Bryan, twin brothers and professional tennis players
• August 20, 2017: Mahant Swami Maharaj, Hindu swami and 6th Spiritual leader of BAPS.

  Mansfield

• June 6, 2013: Tony Kanaan, race car driver

  Utah

West Valley City

• July 27, 2011: Halaevalu Mata'aho 'Ahome'e, HM The Queen Mother of Tonga

  Ogden

• June 15, 2013: Damian Lillard, basketball player

  Kaysville City

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

  Virginia

Roanoke

• May 4, 2016: George Takei was given the Key to the City by Mayor David A. Bowers

  Washington

Seattle

• 1968: Seattle officials planned to give musician Jimi Hendrix the keys to the city, but canceled the event.
• In 1984, Seattle mayor Charles Royer stated that the city does not award keys, but instead gifted comedian Bob Hope a quiche with the design of the Space Needle.

  Bremerton

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

  Spokane

• 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.
• 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.

Wisconsin

Green Bay

• January 4, 2004: Arizona Cardinals receiver Nate Poole was presented the key to the city from Mayor Jim Schmitt for catching a late touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers' hated rival, the Minnesota Vikings, in the final game of the regular season, which allowed the Packers to make the playoffs that season. After the presentation, Poole was invited to attend the Packers' playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.
• August 10, 2016: Rock band Kiss played at the Resch Center on the Freedom to Rock Tour. During the encore, they were presented the key to the city by Mayor Jim Schmitt.