City Of Wilkes-Barre: Mayor George C. Brown Announces Details Of The City Of Wilkes-Barre's 150th Birthday/Oktoberfest Celebration

Wilkes-Barre PA

08 October, 2021

3:36 AM

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Press release from the City of Wilkes-Barre: September 28, 2021 The Oktoberfest will feature Susquehanna Brewing Company and The Lion Brewery, various food trucks, and live entertainment. There will be cornhole boards set up around Public Square, in front of Franklin's, Visit Luzerne County, King's College on the Square, and City Market Café. Event goers are encouraged to patron Downtown businesses and restaurants. Luzerne County Historical Society Director of Operations and Programs, Mark J. Riccetti, Jr. will speak about the History of the City of Wilkes-Barre. Live entertainment schedule is as follows: 2:00-3:00 PM: John Stanky and the Coal Miners3:30-5:30 PM: Crush6:00-8:00 PM: Daddy-O and the Sax Maniax The following streets will be closed between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 2nd. Per City Ordinance, meters will be bagged 24 hours in advance on Friday, October 1st. South Main Street between Central Garage, 52 South Main and Public Square. South Main St. will be open to Central Garage, 52 South Main Street, to local traffic only.Public Square from North Main Street entranceWest Market Street between Franklin Street and Public SquareEast Market Street between Public Square and Washington Street The following parkades will be accessible for parking: Park and Lock North, 30 N Main StreetWilkes Barre / Central Garage, 52 South Main StreetPark and Lock East, N. Washington StreetWilkes Barre Parking Authority Lot #6, 25 W. Northampton This press release was produced by the City of Wilkes-Barre. The views expressed here are the author's own.