Beer is flowing and millions of people arrive in the Bavarian capital to celebrate the official opening of Oktoberfest.
With the traditional cry of “O’zapft is,” Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg at noon on Saturday, officially opening the 18-day festivities.
Revelers clad in traditional lederhosen and dirndl dresses arrived at the Munich festival grounds on Saturday morning, filling the dozens of traditional tents in anticipation of receiving their first two-pint beer mug.
Minutes before the first keg was tapped, to applause from the crowd, Bavarian Governor Markus Soeder asked festivalgoers if they were ready for Oktoberfest to begin.
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter taps the first keg of beer with the traditional “O’zapft is!” (It’s taken advantage of!) to open the Oktoberfest 2023.AFP via Getty Images
Reiter, right, and Bavarian state premier Markus Soeder drink from their beer mugs after the first tap of the keg. AFP via Getty Images
Revelers clad in traditional lederhosen and dirndl dresses arrived at the Munich festival grounds on Saturday morning, filling the dozens of traditional tents in anticipation of receiving their first two-pint beer mug.
Oktoberfest typically attracts around 6 million visitors each year. AFP via Getty Images
“I can only say one thing: this is the most beautiful, biggest and most important festival in the world,” he said.
Oktoberfest typically attracts around 6 million visitors each year.
The event was skipped in 2020 and 2021 as authorities battled COVID-19, but returned in 2022.
A two-pint cup costs between $13.45 and $15.90 this year, an increase of around 6% on last year.
This year’s Oktoberfest, the 188th edition, will run until October 3.
A person brings food to a table inside one of the dozens of tents at the Oktoberfest on September 16.REUTERS
A two-pint cup costs between $13.45 and $15.90 this year, an increase of around 6% on last year.REUTERS
A band plays some songs while festival-goers party below. Getty Images
People dressed in historical clothing attend the parade during the official opening of the 188th Oktoberfest.REUTERS
When the doors open, visitors rush to get a good table inside the tents during the Oktoberfest.REUTERS
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