AP PHOTOS: Thousands of beer lovers descend on Munich for Oktoberfest
MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg. The celebration runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the fairground and is considered the world’s largest folk festival.
Thousands of beer lovers descended on the German city of Munich on Saturday for the opening of their Oktoberfest.
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