Happens every year and has been a big deal throughout our childhoods, our children’s childhoods, and now with grandchildren. – Angela Bernhardt and Sheryl Henkel-Gerber recall their fondest memories of the Oktoberfest Parade, which runs through Kitchener and Waterloo.

We even went the year my brother was born, and he was almost born there. – Anna Robotham

One of the stores that we have to go to is the millinery shop. Where they had their hats made and for special occasions. – Kim Sheppard

That was the place where you would either get some of the best spaghetti or chili in town. – Kim Sheppard and Craig Condie recall the famous family-owned restaurant.

We had a great group that actually were putting on the show. They called the Ottawa Valley Melodiers. – Ron Eady