Bedford Remembers 250 Years of Independence Armed Forces Day Parade

Bedford Remembers 250 Years of Independence Armed Forces Day Parade

Free
Sat, May 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:30 PM

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Community

In observance of Armed Forces Day, a military parade through downtown Bedford will honor the U.S. Armed Forces’ 250 years of securing and protecting our freedoms. The parade will follow the Bedford Christmas Parade route: Start: Intersection of College Street and Peaks Street Route Highlights: Right on N. Bridge St, Left on E. Main St, Right on South St, Right on Washington St, Right on Center St, Left on W. Main St, Right on 4th St, Left on Macon St, Right on Summit St. End/Disband: Westgate Shopping Center  For participation or other parade inquiries, contact Nick Soukhanov with American Legion Post 54 at bluefin.454@gmail.com.

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National D-Day Memorial

We honor the Allied forces who participated on D-Day, June 6, 1944 during WWII, through field trips, guided tours, and other educational initiatives.