Prepare for a busy weekend in Cambridge as the 45th Annual Oktoberfest takes place in Harvard Square this Sunday. Organized by the Harvard Square Business Association, the event will feature a variety of food, music, and cultural activities. Attendees should also anticipate traffic disruptions in the area.
In addition to the festivities, road closures will begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday. According to the official announcement from the City of Cambridge, sections of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, Mount Auburn Street, and other roads will be closed to vehicle traffic. While these closures may affect usual travel routes, they will facilitate the Honk! Parade, a key feature of the event.
Festivities are scheduled to start at 11 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m., providing ample time to participate. After the event concludes and vendors and participants have cleared the area, the streets are anticipated to reopen to regular traffic.
For those who may not be aware, there is also a semi-permanent closure that will affect Sunday traffic. Memorial Drive, from Western Avenue to Gerry’s Landing, will be closed to vehicles by State Police until November 10, transforming the road into a space for pedestrians and cyclists from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
