02-18-2015, 02:08 PM
Record article today about possible re-routing of the Oktoberfest and Santa Claus parades as well as the (likely permanent) moving of the Buskers Festival. It will be interesting to see how the Buskers adapt. I can't see the BIA wanting to move it too far away.
I know that parade routes have shifted elsewhere to make way for changes in city streets. I wonder how many inflatables (if any) will be able to duck under the Weber Street overpass if that's the route that is chosen. Even though the LRT is bypassing downtown Kitchener, would the parade route be able to duck under the LRT wires to get onto King Street near Victoria and Francis?
I was also surprised to read that the Oktoberfest tents on Benton will also no longer be allowed.
I know that parade routes have shifted elsewhere to make way for changes in city streets. I wonder how many inflatables (if any) will be able to duck under the Weber Street overpass if that's the route that is chosen. Even though the LRT is bypassing downtown Kitchener, would the parade route be able to duck under the LRT wires to get onto King Street near Victoria and Francis?
I was also surprised to read that the Oktoberfest tents on Benton will also no longer be allowed.