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Annual General Meeting26mar7:00 pm7:00 pm SDG Idea Factory, 2 King Street West
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Members of the community are invited to attend the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Annual General Meeting. 📅 When: Thursday, March 26🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM | Meeting runs 7:00–8:30 PM📍 Where: SDG
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Members of the community are invited to attend the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Annual General Meeting.
📅 When: Thursday, March 26
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM | Meeting runs 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Where: SDG Idea Factory (KWO Office) 2 King Street West, Kitchener
📝 RSVP: RSVP is required for event space capacity
We look forward to connecting and sharing updates with you!
🚗 Parking: Click here for the Downtown Kitchener parking map for on-street and parking lot information.
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SDG Idea Factory
2 King Street West
Waterloo Region Women's Expo23may11:00 am5:00 pm11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bingemans
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 11am – 5pm | Marshall Hall, Bingemans Building on the over 50-year legacy of the K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards, the Waterloo Region
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 11am – 5pm | Marshall Hall, Bingemans
Building on the over 50-year legacy of the K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards, the Waterloo Region Women’s Expo expands the celebration of women’s achievements and contributions to our community. This exciting new event brings together local businesses, leaders, and changemakers to create a dynamic space for connection, inspiration, and empowerment.
With a showcase of local businesses, engaging speakers, and more, the Expo is designed to honour the incredible impact women have made in the Waterloo Region while fostering opportunities for growth and collaboration. Join us as we continue to celebrate and elevate women’s voices and accomplishments!
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Bingemans
Willkommen Platz09octAll Day11(All Day) Downtown Kitchener, 200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
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Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place”
Join us Friday, October 9th, Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – outdoors along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall!
Raise your stein in the Biergarten, savour authentic German cuisine from one of our food vendors, shop our local vendor market or sing along in front of the Circle K Main Stage at one of our live performances! K-W Oktoberfest is bringing the spirit of Gemütlichkeit to DTK!
Dates: Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener) & along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall
All events in the Willkommen Platz have FREE entry! Event is outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
Biergarten & Main Stage Stage Hours:
Friday, October 9 – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping Ceremony 12pm to 1pm, pre-show ceremony at 11:30am!)
Saturday, October 10 – 11am – 10pm
Sunday, October 11 – 11am – 7pm
*entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages! Biergarten is Family & Dog Friendly!
King Street Outdoor Vendor Market Hours:
Friday, October 9 – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, October 10 – 11am – 7pm
Sunday, October 11 – 11am – 7pm
Kitchener City Hall Indoor Vendor Market Hours:
Friday, October 9 – 11am – 5pm
Saturday, October 10 – 11am – 5pm
Sunday, October 11 – 11am – 5pm
Parking:
Downtown Kitchener has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. CLICK HERE for a parking map. Click here for a full list of locations.
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Downtown Kitchener
200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Thanksgiving Day Parade12oct9:30 am9:30 am Weber Street, Kitchener to Waterloo
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WATCH THE 2025 PARADE LIVESTREAM RECORDING The K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadcast was proudly presented by Piller’s Fine Foods, CTV Kitchener and Sherwood Systems!
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WATCH THE 2025 PARADE LIVESTREAM RECORDING
The K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadcast was proudly presented by Piller’s Fine Foods, CTV Kitchener and Sherwood Systems!
2025 K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade
Your Thanksgiving weekend just wouldn’t be the same without it… The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning in 2025, bringing the music, magic, and memories that families have loved for generations. From dazzling floats to favourite marching bands, it’s the parade you grew up watching… and the one your kids will remember too. The tradition continues, and you’re invited!
The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade is taking place Monday, October 13th at 9:30am. Check out how you can get involved with this this annual tradition!
Parade Route
The parade begins at the corner of Weber Street East and Frederick Street, on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 9:30am!
The parade travels up Weber Street and finishes at the Bridgeport Road at the corner of Weber and Bridgeport around Noon.
Frederick Street is closed from Duke to Edna from 7:00am – 11am. Weber Street is closed Scott to Noecker starting at 9:20am and opens as the parade passes.
Important information:
Arrive early! The Onkel Hans Food Drive will be collecting monetary donations and non-perishable food items in support of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region right before the parade begins or DONATE ONLINE HERE! You can now TEXT TO GIVE > text PARADE to 30333.
Spectators of all ages are welcome to enjoy the parade, but please leave pets at home.
Dress for the weather! The parade runs rain or shine.
Parade Bleacher Tickets
Enjoy the Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade – Monday, October 13, 2025 at 9:30am from the Parade Bleachers, located at Queen Street & Weber Street, Kitchener.
Tickets are available for only $10 per person. Bleacher seats are limited.
WATCH THE 2024 PARADE LIVESTREAM RECORDING HERE!
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Weber Street, Kitchener to Waterloo
