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German-Americans are the single
largest ethnicity in the United
States, followed by those with Irish
and English ancestry.
Correspondingly, there are hundreds
of large and small Oktoberfest
celebrations right across the
country. Los Angeles Oktoberfest -
Put on your Lederhosen and get your
stein ready for the LA Oktoberfest,
Sample traditional German Foods,
Beers, Wines, Spirits, the hottest
buxom beer maidens serving Bavarian
brews; Bavarian bands playing lively
tunes and leading sing-along's of
old time drinking songs.
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.
2010
marks the 200th anniversary of
Oktoberfest. For the anniversary,
there was a horse race in historical
costumes on opening day. A so-called
"Historische Wiesn" (historical
Oktoberfest) took place, starting
one day earlier than usual on the
southern part of the festival
grounds. A specially brewed beer
(solely available at the tents of
the historical Oktoberfest), horse
races, and a museum tent gave
visitors an impression of how the
event felt a century ago.
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