Oktoberfest Kicks off in Germany

A visitor reaches for of the one of the first mugs of beer after the tapping of the first barrel during the opening ceremony for the 180th Oktoberfest at the Hofbraeu tent in Munich Sept 21, 2013. Millions of beer drinkers from around the world will come to the Bavarian capital over the next two weeks for the 180th Oktoberfest, which runs until October 6.

People queue next to a ferris wheel at Munich’s Oktoberfest Sept 21, 2013.

A general view shows visitors during the 180th Oktoberfest in Munich Sept 21, 2013.

A waitress carries mugs of beer in the Schottenhamel tent during the opening day of the 180th Oktoberfest in Munich Sept 21, 2013.

Two women wearing traditional Bavarian Dirndl dresses pose during the opening day the 180th Oktoberfest in Munich Sept 21, 2013.

Munich Mayor Christian Ude taps the first barrel of beer during the opening ceremony for the 180th Oktoberfest in Munich Sept 21, 2013.

People enjoy a fairground ride during the opening day at 180th Oktoberfest in Munich Sept 21, 2013.

Visitors reach for one of the first mugs of beer after the tapping of the first barrel during the opening ceremony for the 180th Oktoberfest at the Hofbraeu tent in Munich Sept 21, 2013.

Soft toys with the pattern of the Bavarian flag are displayed on a fairground stall during the opening day at 180th Oktoberfest in Munich Sept 21, 2013.