In observance of Armed Forces Day, a parade through downtown Bedford will honor the U.S. Armed Forces’ 250 years of securing and protecting our freedoms. The parade will include marching bands, military vehicles, community organizations, and more. The parade will follow the Bedford Christmas Parade route: Start: Intersection of College Street and Peaks Street Route Highlights: Right...

This family oriented event will kickoff at 3:00pm. Consisting of Santa, The Grinch, hot chocolate & cider, ice sculpting, vendors, kid activities, live performances & music to put you in the holiday spirit! Lighting Of The Tree 6:00 PM. 

The 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade will take place in downtown Bedford.  See floats, antique cars, clowns, horses, marching bands, Santa, and much more! The theme will be "Small Town Parade of Trees!" Stick around after the parade and visit with downtown businesses, and at 3 p.m. the tree lighting activities will begin.  

All are invited to show their support for breast cancer awareness in Bedford’s Centertown Park! This is located at the corner of Bridge and Main Streets. Come for fellowship, refreshments, and this year’s group photo! -Wear PINK to be in this year’s Town Photo (Around 12:15pm) - PTTP T-shirts will be available for purchase at...

Come to Centertown Park in Downtown Bedford for the 2025 Flag Day Ceremony presented by the Bedford-Lynchburg Elks Lodge #321. 

 This is one of Central Virginia’s largest street festivals. The event features a family friendly atmosphere with vendors, food trucks, live music, artisan market, children’s activities, and more!  For more information and event updates, click here.