Lynn K. Trever, a nearby resident, says that she's been attending Oktoberfest for the past five years. As for her son, Olivier? "He likes the parade, but now it's his naptime!"
Christoph E. R. Krey performs. He has also played in Ireland and Germany and describes Cambridge's festival as less wild. "This is Massachusetts, we have rules here."
Rachel Proctor May (right) traveled to Oktoberfest with street band Minor Mishap. "The Square never feels like this! "It's so liberating for the people involved."
Jagdish Singh of Café of India has been coming to Oktoberfest for over 20 years. “I’m selling food, making money, making fun.”
Chester the Balloon Jester comes to Oktoberfest most years to sell his wares. "Most popular? It’s a tie between a sword and a flower. My favorite one to make? Spiderman or an alien."
Mark Lachowicz took a moment to place a post-it on the “Happy Wall." “I posted endorphins because that’s what I learned in science class.”
James Dichter got into bubbles because of his niece, who loves them. He makes the bubbles himself using a mixture of Dawn dishwashing soap, pure vegetable glycerin, and water. "Everyone loves bubbles!"
Sergeant Charlie McNeill from Cambridge Auxillary has worked Oktoberfest for the past few years. "We just take care of some of the intersections." And, he added, eat lots of food.
The current comp class for the Flyby Blog got together this past Sunday for its weekly Seminar Meeting, only to realize that it was simply too beautiful a day, with too many enticing sounds and smells, to stay inside. The compers broke into groups and headed to Oktoberfest, where interviews were conducted and pictures were taken. This gallery is the product of their enthusiastic work. We hope it gives you a sense of the festivities that took place this past Sunday.
