Originally Posted by
goodeats21
Unless I am mistaken, it is actually the first Sunday of the Festival, which this year makes it Sept. 17th.
Can't wait, and like you, hoping for very good weather!
Octoberfest runs from 3rd Saturday of September to first Sunday of October.
You re correct about the parade date:
"The traditional costumes parade takes place Every first Oktoberfest Sunday. In 2017, the parade starts at 10 o'clock on September 17."