45th Annual Oktoberfest is this Sunday; Expect Traffic Impacts in Harvard Square Due to Event

45th Annual Oktoberfest is this Sunday; Expect Traffic Impacts in Harvard Square Due to Event

Please be advised of traffic impacts this Sunday, October 6, 2024, due to the Harvard Square Business Association’s 45th annual Oktoberfest and Honk! Parade.

The following streets will be closed starting around 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 6th: 

• Massachusetts Avenue southbound from Garden Street to Brattle Street (northbound lane will remain open)
• Brattle Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Story Street
• Mount Auburn Street from University Road to JFK Street
• JFK Street from Mount Auburn and Massachusetts Avenue
• Elliott Street from Mount Auburn Street to Bennett Street
• Church Street
• Palmer Street

The Oktoberfest event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Streets are expected to reopen to traffic once the area and vendors have cleared.

View the complete schedule.

As a reminder, Memorial Drive from Western Avenue to Gerry’s Landing is closed by State Police on Sunday’s through November, 10, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for pedestrian/bicycle use only.