Bedford to celebrate founding anniversary Published Sept. 6, 2016 By Jessica Casserly 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Hanscom personnel and their families can join the town of Bedford Sept. 17 to celebrate the 287th anniversary of the town’s establishment. The celebration will begin with the annual Bedford Day Fair, scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Town Hall complex on Mudge Way. The fair will feature food, activities and entertainment for all ages. The festivities will also include a parade at 10:30 a.m. The parade route will proceed north on Great Road from Loomis Street and disperse at Mudge Way. Parade participants will include Bedford town officials, Hanscom leadership and local organizations. “Bedford Day is an annual event that enables residents to gather in celebration of the town and each other,” said Amy Hamilton, Bedford Recreation director and organizer for the event. “It is a time for catching up and learning about what is happening in our community. As part of the community, we hope that Hanscom Air Force Base residents will help celebrate the day at the parade and fair.” The Bedford Day events will be held rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, the parade and fair will be rescheduled for Sept. 24. For weather-related Bedford Day updates, visit www.bedfordma.gov/recreation or call the Town of Bedford Recreation Department at 781-275-1392. For additional information about Bedford Day activities, visit www.bedfordma.gov/recreation/pages/bedford-day.