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Thousands head to Oktoberfest beer festival in Germany

Beer is flowing again at Munich's fabled Oktoberfest. About 6 million visitors are expected to come to Munich for the 184th Oktoberfest, which runs through October 3.
People celebrate at the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany. The world's largest beer festival will be held from September 16 until October 3. (Photo | AP)
People celebrate at the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany. The world's largest beer festival will be held from September 16 until October 3. (Photo | AP)
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About 6 million visitors are expected to come to Munich for the 184th Oktoberfest, which runs through October 3. (Photo | AP)
About 6 million visitors are expected to come to Munich for the 184th Oktoberfest, which runs through October 3. (Photo | AP)
The prices for a big mug of beer have gone up again and visitors have to pay 10.95 euros (about $13) per glass - 25 cents more than last year. (Photo | AP)
The prices for a big mug of beer have gone up again and visitors have to pay 10.95 euros (about $13) per glass - 25 cents more than last year. (Photo | AP)
Revelers also face increased security precautions because of possible attacks. Huge flower pots block the entrances to the fest's lawn, more video cameras are installed and a new loudspeaker system has been activated to guide visitors off the festival's grounds if necessary. (Photo | AP)
Revelers also face increased security precautions because of possible attacks. Huge flower pots block the entrances to the fest's lawn, more video cameras are installed and a new loudspeaker system has been activated to guide visitors off the festival's grounds if necessary. (Photo | AP)
Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg Saturday with two blows of his hammer and the cry of 'O'zapft is' - 'It's tapped.' (Photo | AP)
Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg Saturday with two blows of his hammer and the cry of 'O'zapft is' - 'It's tapped.' (Photo | AP)
Visitors wearing funny clothes wait for the opening of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany. (Photo | AP)
Visitors wearing funny clothes wait for the opening of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany. (Photo | AP)
A man wears a hut with the traditional decoration 'Gamsbart' (beard of chamois) at the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany. (Photo | AP)
A man wears a hut with the traditional decoration 'Gamsbart' (beard of chamois) at the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany. (Photo | AP)
Bayern Munich shrugged off a couple of lackluster performances by routing Mainz 4-0 in the Bundesliga to start its traditional Oktoberfest celebrations on Saturday. (Photo | AP)
Bayern Munich shrugged off a couple of lackluster performances by routing Mainz 4-0 in the Bundesliga to start its traditional Oktoberfest celebrations on Saturday. (Photo | AP)
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