The 7th annual LebowskiFest kicks off today in Louisville. It's an event that brings together fans of the Coen Brothers' 1998 comedy to celebrate every facet of the film, from bowling to White Russians.

If you haven't heard about the festivities or experienced their wonderful weirdness, we put together a gallery to give you a little crash course.

Stars and Stripes -- Bikini Babes Go Patriotic

    God bless America,

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    Land that I love.

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    Stand beside her,

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    And guide her,

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    Through the night,

    Hopper Stone, NBC

    With the light from above.

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    From the mountains,

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    To the prairies,

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    To the oceans,

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    White with foam.

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