Oktoberfest
Uploaded: April 12, 2012
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is an annual nine-day festival in the twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Based on the original German Oktoberfest, it is billed as Canada's Greatest Bavarian Festival. It is held every October, starting on the Friday before Canadian Thanksgiving and running until the Saturday after and attracts an estimated 750,000-1,000,000 visitors every year.
While its best-known draws are the beer-based celebrations, other cultural and entertainment attractions also fill the week. The most well-known is the parade held on Thanksgiving Day; as the only major parade on Canadian Thanksgiving, it is televised throughout Canada and portions of the northern United States on CTV. In 2009, on the Thanksgiving Day parade there were 150,000 visitors.[1]
The twin cities and surrounding area have a long history of German roots; Kitchener was formerly named Berlin. A large portion of the population identify themselves as being of German heritage, and
Stan Kwasniowski April 13, 2012
Wm. what a great time that must be, #1456297Tammy Espino April 13, 2012
I've done the old chicken dance a time or two :) Wonderful fun capture and information! #10088804John Connolly April 13, 2012
Looks like lots of fun and OOMP-ARING here Wm! A wonderful festive capture, nice work, and thanks for all the info! #10089405Debbie Bray April 13, 2012
What a great pic, I reckon there'd be some wonderful personalities there, that would have made great portraiture images! #10089466Robert R. Goodman April 13, 2012
Hi Wm,Always did enjoy a good Oktoberfest.Excellent capture my friend!!!!! #10089623Terry Cervi April 13, 2012
Looks like fun, Wm! A terrific shot! #10089648Reynaldo D. Reyes April 13, 2012
Excellent fun time, wonderful look on these two levels of action! #10089834Lydia Williams April 14, 2012
Great shot Wm...the band, location, dancing...fun! #10090193Wm Nosal April 15, 2012
ThanksStan
Tammy
John
Debbie
Bobby
Terry
Reynaldo
and
Lydia
And Yes I've Done A Few Chicken Dances
6 Years Of Ballroom Dancing Lessons
Gone! :)
And I'm The DD
I Drive Everone Around To All The Clubs
#10092392
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