Thanksgiving Day Parade - Monday, October 14, 2024

Your Thanksgiving weekend just got a whole lot more exciting! The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade will be even bigger for 2024! With even more new floats, inflatables & bands! We’re so excited that we want to SHOUT THIS FROM THE ROOFTOPS!

Check out how you can get involved with this this annual tradition!

Parade Route

NEW FOR 2024, the parade starts at 9:30am at the corner of Weber Street East and Frederick Street, on Monday, October 14, 2024.

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.

WATCH THE PARADE! On the street or Online!

The Oktoberfest Parade Broadcast is proudly Presented by Piller’s Fine Foods! Are not able to make it to the parade this year? WATCH ONLINE HERE!

You can also watch online at ctvnewskitchener.ca – tune in live at 9:30am or on-demand anytime.

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!

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  14, 2024 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.