Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest parade and several other events surrounding the festival have been postponed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Monday morning.The annual parade, which travels from downtown Kitchener to Uptown Waterloo, is usually held on the Monday of Thanksgiving weekend and attracts 150,000 people.
Coronavirus — Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo cancel summer festivals, events Organizers said of the Miss Oktoberfest Gala Ball, A Blooming Affair Fashion Show, the KWO 5K Fun Run and the Women of the Year awards have also been postponed.A spokesperson for the festival told Global News it is uncertain what will happen with the festhallen.“Each festhallen location will be making their own decisions.