Thousands flocking to Downtown Pittsburgh for Oktoberfest

Thousands are flocking to Downtown Pittsburgh for Oktoberfest. The 11-day festival kicked off Thursday in Market Square and on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Market Square has been transformed into a Biergarten for the festival. It features a stage with live performances, German foods and beer.

“We’re having a great time here with my family. Beautiful weather. Really enjoying it,” Matt Guzzo told Channel 11.

Blocks away, what organizers are calling a Karneval is taking place on the Clemente Bridge.

“It’s been really fantastic giving the city something really unique to cherish,” Bill Steen said. He works with Flyspace Productions, one of the festival’s vendors.

The main draw on the bridge is a 60-foot Ferris wheel , giving riders a bird’s eye view of the city.

“We just got off the Ferris wheel,” Guzzo said. “I left half my lunch there, so now we’re ready to get some dinner.”

Pittsburgh Police tell Channel 11 they don’t expect any safety issues. There will be additional officers on patrol plus private security.

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