Bedford Borough Council is hosting a St. George’s Day celebration on Saturday 26 April 2025. 12-6.30pm. The festivities aim to bring together families and friends to enjoy a day of community spirit and national pride. Both Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite will be transformed into a hub of activity, offering entertainment for everyone.
Councillor Andrea Spice, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Planning and Prosperity, said; “St. George’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and celebrate our English heritage. This event in Harpur Square and Harpur Suite will provide an amazing day out for all, with a range of activities and entertainment to enjoy throughout the afternoon and early evening.
“We have some fantastic entertainment planned for the main stage, as well as family-friendly activities available too. We are really proud to host this celebration of St. George with our community.”
Activities will include:
- live music from local bands celebrating English culture from groups including the Bedford Town Band, The Song Squad, The Brookettes and more
- family-friendly entertainment including face-painting and balloon modelling
- Morris dancing from local groups
- Bedford Radio
- traditional food and a bar available in the Harpur Suite.
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St. George's Day is traditionally celebrated on April 23rd each year and is recognised as England’s national day on the anniversary of his death in 303 AD. Admired for his bravery, the patron saint of England has captivated British imaginations since the Crusades and the Hundred Years' War. As usual, the St. George’s Cross flag will be raised at Bedford Borough Hall. This year, a flag will be raised at the new flagpole at Harpur Suite at 9.30am and a third flag will also be raised at Old Town Hall.
Cllr Spice continues; “This is looking to be a fantastic day of celebration and entertainment for all, and I am really looking forward to seeing people join us on Saturday 26 April. Everyone is welcome along and don’t forget, we have a great offering of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants in Bedford town centre, so either come into town early and have a wander around or stay after and make the most of what’s on offer.
“Remember it’s also free to park in Allhallows and Lurke Street multi-story car parks every day for up to four hours.”
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