LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — German heritage was on display in Loves Park as the 62nd annual German Society Oktoberfest kicked off Sunday afternoon at Loves Park City Hall. The event offers festivities running through 11 p.m.
The festival features traditional German music, dance, food and beer, along with opportunities for visitors to learn how to speak a little German. Organizers said Oktoberfest focuses on bringing the community together to continue celebrating German culture.
Mark Beck serves as president of the German Society of Rockford. Beck emphasized the personal and generational significance of maintaining the festival…