Photos: Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival in Munich, Germany
September 21, 2013
Revelers reach for the first beer mug at Hofbraeuhaus beer tent during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181419630 )
People visit a festival tent during the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523088224 )
Munich's Mayor Christian Ude taps the first barrel of beer with the traditional "O´zapft is!" (It's tapped!) to open the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / DPA / PETER KNEFFEL/AFP/Getty Images ( 523080937 )
A waitress serves beer mugs during the opening of the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523083363 )
Visitors stand at the main entrance to the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / DPA / KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 523085475 )
Visitors in bavarian style clothes pose in front of the main entrance of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. Munich's mayor Christian Ude will launch the Oktoberfest at 12.00 o'clock in the Schottenhamel-tent by tapping the first barrel of beer with the traditional "O'zapft is!" ("It's tapped!"). The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images) ( 181405549 )
A woman drinks beer outside a beer tent during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181439799 )
A Visitor in bavarian style clothes reads a newspaper after he has entered the "Schottenhamel" beer tent as fast as possible to reserve places for friends for the official launch of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. Munichs mayor Christian Ude will launch the Oktoberfest at 12.00 o'clock in the Schottenhamel-tent by tapping the first barrel of beer with the traditional "O'zapft is!" ("It's tapped!"). The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images) ( 181405551 )
Revellers wait for tapping of the first beer barrel during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. Munichs mayor Christian Ude will launch the Oktoberfest at 12.00 o'clock in the Schottenhamel-tent by tapping the first barrel of beer with the traditional "O'zapft is!" ("It's tapped!"). The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181405557 )
Revellers enjoy the first beer at the opening day of the Oktoberfest at Hofbraeu tent on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181410707 )
A woman enjoys the first beer at the opening day of the Oktoberfest at Hofbraeu tent on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181410784 )
A Bavarian dressed man arrives with his sausage dogs during the opening parade of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181419588 )
Revellers reach for the first beer mug at Hofbraeuhaus beer tent during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181419600 )
A young man drinks beer at Hofbraeuhaus beer tent during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181419633 )
People visit a festival tent during the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523088194 )
Visitors in Bavarian style clothes raise their glasses after getting their first Oktoberfest beer in the Schottenhamel-tent at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. Shortly before Munich mayor Christian Ude (SPD) had tapped the first barrel with the traditional "O'zapft is!" ("It's tapped!") to launch the festival. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images) ( 181423675 )
Police arrest a reveler during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429643 )
A waitress carries Bavarian food at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at the Schottenhamel-tent at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. Shortly before, Munich mayor Christian Ude (SPD) had tapped the first barrel with the traditional "O'zapft is!" ("It's tapped!") to launch the festival. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images) ( 181423676 )
Visitors in Bavarian style clothes raise their glasses after getting their first Oktoberfest beer in the Schottenhamel-tent at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images) ( 181423685 )
Visitors in Bavarian style clothes raise their glasses after getting their first Oktoberfest beer in the Schottenhamel-tent at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images) ( 181423694 )
Revelers dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing attend the Oktoberfest on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429231 )
People enjoy riding on a merry-go-round at the Oktoberfest on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429270 )
People enjoy riding on a merry-go-round at the Oktoberfest on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429293 )
Revellers reach for the first beer mug at Hofbraeuhaus beer tentduring day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181419624 )
A child takes pictures during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429324 )
People enjoy riding on a merry-go-round in front of the Sankt Paul Church Munich at the Oktoberfest on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429331 )
People enjoy riding on fairground ride during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429464 )
People enjoy a fairground ride during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429543 )
People enjoy a fairground ride during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429567 )
Waitresses serve beer during the opening of the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523083378 )
People rest on a meadow during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181429656 )
The top of the Loewenbraeu beer tent is seen during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181434236 )
General view during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181443533 )
General view during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181443697 )
General view during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181445597 )
General view during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181445700 )
General view during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181445721 )
General view with Munich's Frauenkirche "Cathedral of Our Dear Lady" in the background during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181445886 )
People enjoy a fairground ride during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181445912 )
Waiter rest during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181445914 )
Revelers dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing `Dirndl` during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181445991 )
A woman dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing `Dirndl`during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181446045 )
Two saleswomen talk together outside a beer tent during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) ( 181446229 )
Revelers dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing `Dirndl` walk over the Theresienwiese during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 181450868 )
Visitors in traditional costumes line up in front of a festival tent as they await the opening of the traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523078312 )
A vendor displays his selection of heart-shaped gingerbread prior to the opening of the Bavarian Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523078427 )
A little boy dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes sits on his father's shoulders and reacts as he sees the ferris wheel at the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany on September 21, 2013. The traditional Bavarian beer festival runs from September 21 - October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / DPA/ ANDREAS GEBERT/AFP/Getty Images ( 523080628 )
A man dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes holds a mobile device as he arrives at the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany on September 21, 2013. The traditional Bavarian beer festival runs from September 21 - October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / DPA/ KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 523080686 )
Visitors dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes and fake fur arrive for the opening of the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany on September 21, 2013. The traditional Bavarian beer festival runs from September 21 - October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / DPA/ KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 523080764 )
Drummers play during the traditional opening of the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / DPA / FELIX HÖRHAGER/AFP/Getty Images ( 523085543 )
Visitors stand in a festival tent during the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523088104 )
Visitors sits in a fairground ride in front of the St. Pauls church at the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany, on September 21, 2013. The world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images ( 523088361 )
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