Bedford will come alive with music, dance and community spirit next month as the Borough Council hosts a St George’s Day celebration on Saturday, 26 April 2025, in Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite.
The free family-friendly event, which runs from 12pm to 6.30pm, promises a full afternoon of entertainment, food, and traditional English fun.
The event will feature:
- Live music from local performers including Bedford Town Band, The Song Squad, The Brookettes, and more
- Morris dancing from local groups
- Bedford Radio broadcasting live from the square
- Children’s entertainment, including face-painting and balloon modelling
- Traditional food and a bar in the Harpur Suite
Councillor Andrea Spice (Conservative, Wixams and Wilstead), 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.
“We’re really proud to be hosting this event with our community and look forward to welcoming everyone to Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite.”
This year, Bedford Borough Council will also raise the St George’s Cross at three locations across the town – Bedford Borough Hall, Old Town Hall (at 9.30am), and, for the first time, on a new flagpole at the Harpur Suite.
St George’s Day, traditionally marked on 23 April, commemorates the death of England’s patron saint in 303 AD. Long associated with bravery and honour, St George has become a lasting symbol of national pride.
Cllr Spice added, “This is shaping up to be a fantastic day of celebration and entertainment. With great shops, bars and restaurants nearby, we encourage people to make the most of everything our town centre has to offer.
“And don’t forget – parking is free for up to four hours in Allhallows and Lurke Street multi-storey car parks every day.”
