175th Oktoberfest kicks off in Munich

Bavarian state premier Guenther Beckstein (L) and Munich Mayor Christian Ude pose during the opening ceremony of the Oktoberfest in Munich September 20, 2008. Millions of beer drinkers from around the world will come to the Bavarian capital Munich for the world's biggest and most famous beer festival, the Oktoberfest

People wearing traditional clothes march during the Oktoberfest parade in Munich September 20, 2008. Millions of beer drinkers from around the world will come to the Bavarian capital Munich for the world's biggest and most famous beer festival, the Oktoberfest. The 175th Oktoberfest lasts from September 20 until October 5.