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Event
Information:
The
original "Oktoberfest" occurred in
Munich, on October 12, 1810: For the
public commemoration of their
marriage that took place five days
before, Crown Prince Ludwig (later
King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese
of Saxe-Hildburghausen (namesake of
the Theresienwiese festival grounds)
organized a great horse race. The
event was so successful that it was
decided to renew it in 1811.
The
Chicago Otoberfest is
located
in the South Lakeview neighborhood,
St. Alphonsus was founded by German
immigrants in 1882, and continues to
recognize its German roots by
celebrating an authentic
Oktoberfest. Keeping with tradition,
festival goers can expect to
experience homemade bratwurst, the
oom-pah of German bands, the music
of top area headliner bands,
activities for kids (KinderFest),
and of course lots of great beer!
The event promises to quench your
thirst and provide you with hours of
interactive entertainment in the
true spirit of a German Oktoberfest.
Oom-Pah bands and some of Chicago’s
finest pop-rock groups will be
featured.
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