Munich`s Oktoberfest is back! See photos of the world`s largest folk festival, which runs through October 6th. Expect beer, music, and crowds

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.

Bridie O’Halloran drank the first beer of her life at Oktoberfest. The 19-year-old Australian pronounced it “the best I’ve had” after finishing roughly a quarter of her liter or 33 fluid ounce-mug on Saturday.