Oktoberfest held in Munich, Germany is the world’s largest beer festival and attracts millions of people annually. Reuters

Revelers toast with the first beer in the traditional one-litre “Masskrug” beer mugs during the Munich Oktoberfest. The 16-day festival is held annually from late September till the first weekend of October. Reuters

An overview from the St Peter church tower shows the festival area of the Munich Oktoberfest. It is one of the most famous events in Germany with more than 6 million people attending the event every year. Reuters

Celebrants sit under umbrellas with their traditional one-litre “Masskrug” beer mugs on a beer garden table during heavy rainfall. Reuters

Traditionally dressed Bavarian men raise their steins and enjoy a sunny day at the beer festival. AP

Musicians perform at an open-air concert during the festival. AFP

People try to reach out for the first beer of the day. Reuters

A waitress carries beer glasses in the “Hofbraeuhaus” beer tent at the Theresienwiese. AFP

A carousel rotates during the beer festival. AP

Oktoberfest fair grounds in Munich. Reuters