BEDFORD— Bedford Revitalization Inc. kicked off the holiday season in style on Saturday, December 7, with the 2024 Christmas Parade, which featured a variety of creative floats, music, and festive displays.
The event also marked the announcement of the 2024 downtown Bedford window decorating contest winners and the recognition of community participants in the parade.
Bob B. Bridge Named 2024 Bedford Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
The highlight of the event was the recognition of Bob B. Bridge, who was honored as the 2024 Grand Marshal of the Bedford Christmas Parade. Bridge was celebrated for his longstanding contributions to the Bedford community.
The former sports editor and columnist for the Bedford Times-Mail, Bridge covered numerous BNL state championship seasons and was inducted into the Indiana Sportswriters & Sportscasters Hall of Fame in 2005.
The lighting of the Lawrence County Courthouse and lawn followed.
2024 Downtown Bedford Window Decorating Contest Winners
The annual window decorating contest brought out the best in local businesses, with the following winners announced:
- 1st Place: Lawrence County Clerk & Voter Registration
- 2nd Place: Turner Contracting Inc
- 3rd Place: Star City Thrift
The contest helped bring the holiday spirit to downtown Bedford, with festive displays lighting up storefronts across the area. BRI extends a heartfelt thank you to all who participated and helped make downtown Bedford shine.
Awards from the 2024 Christmas Parade
The parade featured a wide range of exciting entries, and several groups were honored for their outstanding contributions.
Award winners included:
- Musical Award of Excellence: BNL Marching Stars
- Non-Commercial Most Festive: North Lawrence Career Center
- Commercial Most Festive: Air-Master Heating, Air & Electric
- Non-Commercial Award of Excellence: Superior STEAM Club
- Tractor Award of Excellence: Lambrecht Farms
- Commercial Award of Excellence: Fourwinds Lakeside Inn Marina
- Antique Car Award of Excellence: Grace and Jamie Walls
- Best Overall Parade Entry: Bedford Lions Club
- Antique Truck Award of Excellence: Blue Christmas – Lee Blansett
- Vehicle Award of Excellence: Hobson Ford, Jeep
- Fire Truck Award of Excellence: Max’s LLC
- Church Best Christmas Spirit: Life Tabernacle
- Equestrian Award of Excellence: I&L Farm Equine Division
Award Plaques and Gratitude to Participants
Award plaques for these outstanding entries can be picked up at WBIW radio station from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bedford Revitalization Inc. would like to extend a special thank you to all parade participants, including the dedicated judges who helped select this year’s winners.
As Bedford gears up for the rest of the holiday season, the Christmas Parade and window decorating contest have truly captured the festive spirit of the community, bringing together locals and visitors alike to celebrate this special time of year.
