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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. During the 2016 Oktoberfest parade, an estimated 150,000 people lined the streets along the route. [1]
A second parade, named the Torchlight parade, was added in 1965 to showcase the north side of La Crosse. [5] In 1962, the name "Oktoberfest" was registered with the State of Wisconsin and the festival was extended to four days, from October 4–7. [5] In 1963, "Oktoberfest, USA" was registered and listed as a trademark with
The second largest Oktoberfest in the world, the event is based on the original German Oktoberfest and is billed as "Canada's Greatest Bavarian Festival". It attracts an average of 700,000 people to the county. During the 2016 Oktoberfest parade, an estimated 150,000 people lined the streets along the route. [84]
According to the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati website, this year's event features expanded space, more entertainment and a 300-foot fest tent with seating for over 1,000 people.
The Double Eagle Oktoberfest German Band will provide music from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Legion lawn, near the beer garden. The event will include a farmers market, kids' activities, raffles ...
Viewers will get to see 34 floats, 22 massive balloons and 7 wheeled "balloonicles" parade along the 2.5-mile route. This year’s parade also includes with 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 ...
In 1887, the parade of the Oktoberfest staff and breweries took place for the first time. This event showcases the splendidly decorated horse teams of the breweries and the bands that play in the festival tents. This event always takes place on the first Saturday of the Oktoberfest and serves as the official prelude to the Oktoberfest celebration.
The most well-known is the parade held on Thanksgiving Day. As the only major parade on Canadian Thanksgiving, it is televised nationally. Coincidentally, the closing day of the Bavarian Oktoberfest also falls on the German equivalent of Thanksgiving, Erntedankfest. The twin cities and surrounding area have a long history of German roots.