Kronprinz Ludwig (1786–1868), later
King Ludwig I (reign: 1825–1848), married Princess
Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. The citizens of
Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named
Theresienwiese ("Theresa's Meadow") in honour of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the "
Wiesn".
[2] Horse races, in the tradition of the 15th-century
Scharlachrennen (Scarlet Race at Karlstor), were held on 18 October to honor the newlyweds...
... in 1819, and it was decided that Oktoberfest become an annual event. Later, it was lengthened and the date pushed forward because days are longer and warmer at the end of September. ..
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