🎺 HONK! + Oktoberfest —Sun Oct 11, 2026
Oktoberfest & HONK! Festival of Bands — Harvard Square, October 11
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Harvard Square Oktoberfest + HONK! Parade

The HONK! Parade brings 25 activist brass bands through Harvard Square — anyone can join the back and walk to the Oktoberfest that follows.

🔄 Updated October 7, 2026·Curated by Betsy, a Wellesley mom of three

📅 When

Sunday, October 11, 2026. Rain date: Monday, October 12.

📍 Where

Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.

🎺 What’s there

A parade of 25 activist brass bands (HONK!), which anyone can join the back of, followed by Oktoberfest festivities in the square.

🎟️ Cost

Free.

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❓ HONK! Parade & Oktoberfest — parent questions

Can anyone join the parade?

Yes — anyone can join the back of the HONK! Parade and walk along with the bands.

What if it rains?

The rain date is Monday, October 12, 2026.

Is it free?

Yes, both the parade and the Oktoberfest festivities are free to attend.

📅 Planning the rest of the weekend? See what else is on in our family events calendar and the Cambridge kids’ activities guide.

📷 Official event banner, via cambridgeusa.org.