Germany Travel Guide Oktoberfest hotels munich germany
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The world's largest beer festival. For 16 days nearly seven million Oktoberfest visitors will consume more than six million liters of beer in 14 giant beer tents. Munich's most famous event is the Oktoberfest, held from the middle of September to the first Sunday in October. The celebration began in 1810 to honor Ludwig I's marriage, when the main event was a horse race in a field called Theresienwiese. Everyone had so much fun that the celebration was held again the following year, and then again and again. Today the Oktoberfest is among the largest fairs in the world. Every year the festivities get under way with a parade on the first Oktoberfest Sunday, with almost 7,000 participants marching through the streets in folk costumes. Most activities, however, are at the Theresienwiese, where huge beer tents sponsored by local Munich breweries dispense both beer and merriment, complete with Bavarian bands and singing. Each tents holds up to 6,000, which gives you some idea how rowdy things can get. During the 16 day period of the Oktoberfest, an estimated six and a half million (in 1999) visitors guzzle over a million gallons of beer and eat 700,000 broiled chickens. Pure gluttony, and a lot of fun! In addition to the beer tents, there are carnival attractions and amusement rides. Entry to the fairgrounds is free, through rides cost extra. Photo Gallery of Oktoberfest Opening & Costume Parade
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