2019 Jasper Strassenfest Kicks Off Tonight in the Courthouse Square

FROM LOCAL SOURCES / PHOTO: CODY LINNABARY 

JASPER -- The 2019 Jasper Strassenfest kicks off Thursday night, and final preparations are underway for a big German celebration!

Food booths open at 5 p.m. in the courthouse square in Jasper.  Opening ceremonies start at 6 p.m. and the parade to the beer garden begins at 7 p.m.   

When the parade begins, family friendly events will continue on the square.

www.jasperstrassenfest.org for a full schedule of events.

If you need a sober ride tonight, Hedinger Beverage Distributing is once again sponsoring A Free Safe Ride Home through Redstone Car Service.

The number to call 1 (800) 505 - 0486. 

The free rides will be offered on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 4 a.m. Friday morning.

Organizers urge you to enjoy responsibly and drink wiser.

News director David Shepherd got a walk through of this year's festival setup on Facebook LIVE.  You can watch that below.