Germany’s Oktoberfest Kicks Off In Munich
Germany’s famous Oktoberfest has opened in Munich, kicking off the annual festival of beer, traditional Bavarian culture, food and festivities.
Young people cheer after the opening of the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
Visitors carry beer mugs on their heads after the opening of the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
A waitress carries beer mugs after the opening of the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
Waitress carriy beer mugs after the opening of the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
Horses take part in the Oktoberfest parade at the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
Ginger bread hearts are displayed at the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
Visitors take pictures of the Oktoberfest parade at the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
People run to enter the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
People wear traditional costumes in the Oktoberfest parade at the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
Musicians wear traditional costumes in the Oktoberfest parade at the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
A waitresses skates to work prior to the opening of the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader
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