2008 has been banner year for events in Harvard Square and the hits just keep on coming! Save the date for the Honk Parade to Oktoberfest, the Harvard vs Yale Harvard Square Pep Rally and Sparklefest 2008!
The Harvard Square Business Association’s
2008 Calendar of Events
October
Sunday, October 12th:
The 29th Annual Oktoberfest and Honk Festival:www.harvardsquare.com
The 29th Annual Oktoberfest features Six Stages of live entertainment, Over 30 Restaurant Vendors, Hundreds of Street Vendors selling Artworks, Jewelry,Vintage Clothing, Neighborhood sidewalk sales, and HONK Bands from around the country!
Honk Parade to Oktoberfest...Mass Ave from Davis Square to Harvard Square - 12:00 until 1:00 p.m
Sunday October 12th, 2008
Grendel's Den will proudly celebrate our 6th annual Ceremonial Keg Tapping and Toast featuring a
ceremonial keg of Paulaner Oktoberfest - shipped straight from
the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany!
We are bringing in a great line up of German Beers including Spaten, Weihenstephaner and Erdinger Oktoberfests and serving a classic Bavarian dishes in addition to our regular menu.
visit http://www.grendelsden.com for more details.
Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, October 19, 2008
The 44th Head of the Charles Regatta:
The 44th Head of The Charles Regatta, the world's largest two-day rowing event, brings 7,500 athletes from around the world to compete in 55 different race events. The Regatta attracts up to 300,000 spectators to Harvard Square!
October 30, 2008
Dare to Wear Harvard Square Fashion Show – 7:00 – 9:00
Details and location to be revealed soon…
Harvard Scare Events – throughout Harvard Square
November
Tuesday, November 4
Election Day!
Friday, November 21
The Harvard/ Yale Harvard Square Pep Rally –
Saturday November 22
Harvard / Yale Game
The 125th Harvard vs. Yale Home Game in Harvard Stadium!
Saturday, November 29
Sparklefest Kick-off!
Join us for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Charles Hotel
December
Sunday, December 7:
Skating Rink Opening
Join us for the Annual Skating Rink Opening at the Charles Hotel. We will have holiday treats and visits from Santa and other holiday musical performances!
Saturday, December 20
The Everybody Love Latkes Party
The second Annual Everyone Loves Latkes Party featuring the most delicious, most creative, and best-looking latkes and condiments available! Join us for this free Latke Party with gracious Latke Donations from the Fabulous Restaurants of Harvard Square. Holiday music and storytelling too!
Sunday, December 21,
Holiday Parade and Harvard Square Welcome Tent - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for our Annual Welcome Tent with visits from Santa and his friends and for a holiday parade around Harvard Square.
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