Twenty best vaguely German costumes of Oktoberfest Denver 2012

Oktoberfest season is here, and with that comes the chance to eat brats, down pints and dress in pop culture's best approximation of traditional German attire. In short, it's a drunk, occasionally debauched form of heaven on Earth that took over LoDo this weekend, and will repeat next weekend. Continue...

By Westword Staff

September 24, 2012

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Oktoberfest season is here, and with that comes the chance to eat brats, down pints and dress in pop culture's best approximation of traditional German attire. In short, it's a drunk, occasionally debauched form of heaven on Earth that took over LoDo this weekend, and will repeat next weekend. Continue reading for our favorite costumes of Oktoberfest Denver 2012.

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