OLD WORLD OKTOBERFEST PARADE OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF THE CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (September 25, 2018) – On Sunday, September 30, Old World Huntington Beach will officially kick off this year’s 41st Oktoberfest with its traditional parade through the village and arriving at Old World's Festival Hall. There, the Master of Ceremonies will insert the first tap into the first keg and with a rousing cry of "O'zapft is” ("it's tapped”) will officially opened the festival to the public.
Grand Marshall for this year’s parade is Senator Janet Nguyen of California’s 34th District. Nguyen has lived in the district for over 28 years and is a proud graduate of the local public school district.
The parade starts at 2:00 pm. Oktoberfest, which is now open Wednesday through Sunday through October 28. Wednesdays and Thursdays are FREE and open to all ages (anyone under 21 must be accompanied by parent) from 6:30pm-10:30pm. Fridays and Saturdays are open to anyone 21 and over with valid identification from 6:30 pm to 1:00 am. Admission is $10 on Fridays and Saturdays ($15 for Saturdays in October).
Sunday is Kinderfest and open to all ages (anyone under 21 must be accompanied by parent) from 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Dachshund Races are held every Sunday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Races during September will include Small Breeds 25 lbs and under. Adults are $10, kids 6-12 are $3 and 5 and under are FREE. Guests can enter their dogs by calling Inge McKellop at (714) 402-7327.
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Guests will enjoy authentic German Food (voted "Best Bratwurst" in California), imported German Beers, German Bands straight from Germany, German Dancing, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, and more.
Old World Huntington Beach is located at 7561 Center Avenue in Huntington Beach. For public information, please visit www.oldworld.ws
About Old World Huntington Beach
Old World Village, Huntington Beach opened in 1978 and is home of the original Oktoberfest in Orange County. Nestled between the 405 freeways and Golden West College, hundreds of thousands have enjoyed the pulsating beat of oom-pah-pa bands flown in directly from Germany, the cheers and laughter of the dachshund races, as well as the bizarre but delightful ritual of the “Chicken Dance.”
Specializing in German delicacies such as sauerkraut, bratwurst, sauerbraten, potato pancakes, schnitzel and apple strudel delight guests come daily to dine at Old World German Restaurant or shop at Old World’s Euro Market. Old World brings the charm of Munich, Germany to Southern California so everyone can “Eat, Drink, Dance & be Merry” and experience Europe without leaving the OC.”
About Old World’s Oktoberfest
As Orange County’s original Oktoberfest party since 1978, for 8 weeks visitors will be able to enjoy Chicken Dancing, Oom-Pah-Pa music and more. Guests will enjoy authentic German Food (voted "Best Bratwurst" in California), imported German Beers, German Bands straight from Germany, German Dancing, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games and more.
This year’s Oktoberfest will run Wednesday through Sunday, September 9 through October 28. Wednesdays and Thursdays are FREE and open to all ages (anyone under 21 must be accompanied by parent) from 6:30pm-10:30pm. Fridays and Saturdays are open to anyone 21 and over with valid identification from 6:30 pm to 1:00 am. Admission is $10 on Fridays and $10 on Saturdays in September and $15 in October. Sunday is KINDERFEST and open to all ages (anyone under 21 must be accompanied by parent) from 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Dachshund Races are held every Sunday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Adults are $10, kids 6-12 are $3 and 5 and under are FREE.
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