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Current Calendar

2008

April 12th

10:30am - Bedford Pole Capping ceremony consisting of colonial troops from throughout New England parading from Bedford Common to Wilson Park. A Bedford Minuteman will climb the pole and, in defiance of King George, place a red cap over the top.

British Redcoats may attempt to arrest the pole climber!

Collation will follow ceremony at the Bedford High School Cafeteria.

1:00pm - Merriam's Corner Ceremony with the Bedford Flag leading the parade.

April 20th

2:00pm - Bedford Minutemen march in the Arlington parade.

April 21th

6:00am - Bedford Minutemen gather at the Fitch Tavern as those on April 19, 1775 did for morning breakfast.

7:00am - Bedford Minutemen leave the Fitch Tavern for the march to Concord.

9:00am - Bedford Minutemen march in the Concord parade with the Bedford Flag leading the way.