Oktoberfest commemorates the marriage of the first king to a princess.
Oktoberfest is essentially a beer drinking festival in a convivial atmosphere. About the only difference would be that Germans celebrate it in Germany and Australians celebrate it in Australia with fake German accents.
Yes they do. Oktoberfest and Karnaval.
Oktoberfest was the celebration of the King's wedding. It started in 1810. On the anniversary, they celebrate again with specially brewed beers and food.
Oktoberfest originated in Bavaria. It started in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig. It has continued for almost 200 years.
I am sure there are Americans of German heritage that celebrate Oktoberfest in the USA, although it's nothing like the festival in Munich.
"Oktoberfest" ... i know it looks wrong.. but thats how we spell it. Its actually quite fun
The first Oktoberfest was held on the 17. Oktober 1810
The first Oktoberfest took place in Munich in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
Oktoberfest was first celebrated in Munich, Germany. The first festival was to publicly celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen with a horse race. It was so sucessful that they decided to celebrate it again the next year, and it eventually became the yearly event that it is today.
The original Oktoberfest occurred in Munich, on October 18, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen organized a great horse race to celebrate. Now, Oktoberfest has grown into a week-long fair held the world over.
The first Oktoberfest in Munich started on October 12, 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The festivities extended for several days and included horse races, concerts, and feasting, which laid the foundation for the annual tradition of Oktoberfest.
The first Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, lasted five days, from October 12 to October 17, 1810. It was held to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.