August 28, 2021

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge

By CityBeat Staff

CityBeat's eighth-annual Margarita Madness returned to the Purple People Bridge on Friday, Aug. 27, bringing boozy sips, bites and views to the folks of the Queen City.
Photos by Hailey Bollinger

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Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

Everyone We Saw at Cincinnati's Margarita Madness on the Purple People Bridge
Hailey Bollinger

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