An open air music festival, processions with floats, fireworks and street parties are the top four events the public would like to see during the city's celebrations.

City leaders are also considering a host of other suggestions put forward by members of the public including a water festival, hot air balloon rides, a beer festival, a giant hotpot and an air show.

As a legacy of the Guild celebrations – expected to cost around £4m – people have suggested a skate park, a children's park called Nick Park and a 50- metre swimming pool – something which has already been discussed and backed by Lord Coe.

Members of the council's guild committee will discuss the plans on November 3 and will also look at setting up a team of Guild volunteers after 88 members of the public said they would like to help arrange it.

This could involve helping with stewarding, recording family history to help identify potential Guild burgesses, or helping to transfer Guild photographs and videos to digital formats.

Three roadshows were held on the Flag Market and Deepdale Retail Park during August and September at a cost of £3,000.

A total of 1,280 people took part and some recorded a video blog of their ideas or Guild memories.

Jim Carr, chief executive of Preston Council, said: "There is a lot of interest in the Guild – the response to the roadshows demonstrates willingness for people to find out more and get involved. Already, with four years to go, 88 people have registered to get involved in the preparations for the 2012 Guild."

The public may also be asked to come up with a design for a Guild logo and young people will be taught about the history and importance of the Guild.

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