by Tushar Dwivedi Through the nooks and crannies of Harvard Square, the echoes of HONK! brought cheer to a subdued, lazy Sunday afternoon. From Reggae themed street music to Edward Jones booths, the fair dominating the small region offered a different delight for everyone. HONK! itself is a self-described movement, with the purpose of combining […]
A sampling of Cambridge’s Oktoberfest festivities. By CLAIRE PARK Oktoberfest officially starts when the lord mayor taps the first keg and announces, “O’ zapft is!” or “It’s tapped!” So how will you celebrate Oktoberfest? Spectating while you’re out and about in the Square: Harvard Square will be hosting its 39th Annual Oktoberfest celebration, and its 12th Annual HONK! […]
The Why’s, When’s, and Where’s. BY ALAYA AYALA Last weekend marked the close of Munich’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, with the closing events taking place on October 3rd. That doesn’t mean the fun is over however, as Massachusetts has its own Oktoberfest celebrations coming later in October. So what is Oktoberfest, exactly? Known as the largest beer festival in the world, […]