Big High Street Showcase!

On Saturday 27th July, for the very first time, Bedford High Street will be taken over by a special summer festival showcasing the very best of Bedford Borough.

In partnership with Bedfringe, the 2013 International Bedford Festival Fringe, the Big High Street Showcase will provide an opportunity for a wide range of people, groups and businesses to put their best foot forward and showcase their talents in the heart of Bedford.

Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson said: "The Big High Street Showcase is an excellent opportunity for a range of local businesses, community groups, charities and entertainers to come together on Bedford High Street and give everyone a taste of what makes Bedford Borough great.'

"In a challenging climate town centres have to be attractive destinations in their own right, and this showcase will help remind us all of just some of the many reasons to get out and about on Bedford High Street, the wider town centre and beyond and enjoy all there is on offer."

For further information, please go to www.bedford.gov.uk/highstreetshowcase

Bedford High Street will be closed to traffic from the junction with St Peter's Street to the north of St. Paul's Square and from Duke Street on Mill Street, from 6am - 7pm, on Saturday 27th July. Further information on the event including diversion routes is available at www.bedford.gov.uk/highstreetshowcase