The opening parade launches the 2024 Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Cullman. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman TimesCullman Oktoberfest returns Thursday, Oct. 2, and will bring new — and bigger — attractions sure to give the entire family a reason to Prost! Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday as the Oktoberfest parade marches through Cullman’s warehouse district toward Depot Park, where Burgermeister Woody Jacobs will tap this year’s official Oktoberfest keg, delivered by a crew of Clydesdale horses. Opening night celebrations will also include the crowning of Miss Oktoberfest 2025, live music as well as stein hoisting and brat eating contests. Seniors Day Bingo will round out Friday’s early festivities as lunch is wrapping up.