The beer is flowing and millions of people descend on the Bavarian capital to celebrate the official opening of Oktoberfest.
With the traditional chant of “O’zapft is” — “It’s tapped” — Mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first barrel at noon on Saturday, officially opening the 18-day festival.
Revelers dressed in traditional lederhosen and dirndls flocked to Munich’s festival grounds Saturday morning, filling dozens of traditional tents in anticipation of their first 2-pint beer mugs.
Minutes before the first barrel was tapped, to cheers from the crowd, Bavarian Governor Markus Soeder asked festival goers if they were ready for Oktoberfest to begin.
Munich mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first beer keg with “O´zapft is!” traditional (It’s knocked!) to open Oktoberfest 2023.AFP via Getty Images
Reiter, right, and Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Soeder drink from their beer mugs after tapping the first keg. AFP via Getty Images
Revelers dressed in traditional lederhosen and dirndls flocked to Munich’s festival grounds Saturday morning, filling dozens of traditional tents in anticipation of their first 2-pint mugs of beer.REUTERS
Oktoberfest typically attracts around 6 million visitors each year.AFP via Getty Images
“I can only say one thing: This is the most beautiful, the biggest, the most important festival in the world,” he said.
Oktoberfest has typically attracted around 6 million visitors each year.
The event was skipped in 2020 and 2021 as authorities grappled with COVID-19, but returned in 2022.
A 2-pint cup costs between $13.45 and $15.90 this year, an increase of about 6% from last year.
This year’s Oktoberfest, the 188th edition, runs until Oct. 3.
A person brings food to a table inside one of dozens of tents at Oktoberfest on September 16.REUTERS
A 2 liter cup costs between $13.45 and $15.90 this year, an increase of around 6% from last year.REUTERS
A band plays a few songs while festival goers party below.Getty Images
People in historic costumes attend a parade during the official opening of the 188th Oktoberfest.REUTERS
When the gates open, visitors scramble to get a good table inside the tent during Oktoberfest.REUTERS
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