News Center 7 reporter John Bedell helped kickoff the Village of West Alexandria’s annual Oktoberfest as Grand Marshal for their morning parade.
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The parade followed with opening ceremonies with a recognition of the West Alexandria Citizen of the Year and crowning of Oktoberfest royalty at Peace Park Saturday.
Bedell also received a signed and sealed proclamation from the mayor of West Alexandria declaring October 13 "John Bedell Day" in the village.
This year’s festival began at 10:30 a.m. and goes until 7:30 p.m. Festivities continue Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
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