Weekend Extravaganza: Downtown Cincinnati Braces for Record-Breaking Crowds

Downtown Cincinnati is set to host a massive influx of visitors this weekend, with multiple events taking place. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest Oktoberfest in the country, is expected to draw over 700,000 people, while the Cincinnati Bengals' home opener against the Baltimore Ravens could bring around 65,000 attendees. The National's Homecoming festival, headlined by the Cincinnati band, is projected to attract less than 16,000 fans. In addition, various concerts, art events, and a flea market will be held in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods. Overall, it is estimated that the total number of people in downtown Cincinnati could exceed 781,000 over the four-day period.