Bedford 4thFest 2008

Join the City of Bedford This July 4th at the Bedford Boys Ranch Park, for a good old-fashioned, flag-waving Independence Day Celebration, with a wild west twist! The Wild West 4thFEST Independence Day Celebration is a full day of family fun that includes a free concert, InflataFUN Zone, a variety of family activities, festival-style culinary delights and of course, the spectacular fireworks extravaganza when the sun goes down!

4thFEST visitors can also take a dip in Bedford's Splash Aquatic Center. Splash is located in the Bedford Boys Ranch, and gives 4thFEST patrons plenty of cool fun for the whole family. It features three unique pools with several water slides, a kids' play area, umbrella-shaded leisure patios and a cabana party pavilion. Admission is $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for kids under 18, and free for children two years old and younger.

When the sun goes down the massive fireworks extravaganza will light up the night sky. The fireworks are widely recognized as one of the best fireworks displays in North Texas.

Parking and shuttle service for $3 (Free for children 3 and under) will be offered at Pennington Field, 1501 Central Drive. There is no on-site parking at the Boys Ranch. Admission to 4thFEST is free, and lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. No glass containers!

Parking: There is no on-site parking. Parking and shuttle service for $3.00 per person will be offered at Pennington Field ~ 1501 Central Drive.

What to Bring:Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and non-alcoholic beverages.

Road Closure: Access to Boys Ranch Park will be RESTRICTED the evening of July 3 and all day July 4. Forest Ridge Drive will be CLOSED from Harwood Road to Shady Lane from 4:00 p.m. until midnight.

For more information please call 817-952-2300.

Handicap Parking : Handicap Parking will be available in the Boys Ranch Park, for those who have Handicap signs or plates.