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Raise a glass to Oktoberfest near and far

By Amber Healy Germany many times when
hen mid-Septem- she was a child, going to
ber rolls around, Oktoberfest and visiting
he German Citizen, Upstate Was summer fades family, but this was her first
TNew York's German- and the leaves begin to show opportunity to participate –
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This year’s guide features tion: Oktoberfest.
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that are sure to make you feel What is now a three-week recalls. There were thou-
German this Oktoberfest. Make festival in Munich that brings sands of people everywhere,
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have a fun and exciting Okto- a liter of beer while wearing wandering around, popping
berfest – “Prost!” traditional costumes and in and out.
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