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Swinging Sixties theme dazzles 60th Knaresborough Bed Race
14 Jun
Summary
- Sixty years of the eccentric Knaresborough annual bed race celebrated Saturday.
- Teams push decorated beds through town, then swim River Nidd.
- This year's theme was the Swinging Sixties, paying homage to the anniversary.
The market town of Knaresborough marked its 60th anniversary of the annual bed race this past Saturday. Known for its unique blend of fancy dress and a demanding race, the event saw teams push decorated beds over a 2.4-mile course, culminating in a swim across the River Nidd.
This year's theme, the Swinging Sixties, paid tribute to the significant anniversary, with participants and their beds adorned in period-appropriate fashion. Notably, friends from Knaresborough's twin town, Bebra in Germany, participated for the second consecutive year, highlighting the event's international appeal.
The race, first launched in 1966, has grown significantly from its initial four beds. Organizers, the Knaresborough Lions Club, estimated that approximately 30,000 people attended, boosting the town's population for the day and creating a "brilliant community day."
