Tens and thousands of people lined up to witness the first barrel of beer getting tapped as the 186th Oktoberfest kicked off in the southern German city of Munich on Saturday. /VCG Photo

On the opening day, Munich mayor Dieter Reiter and Bavarian State Prime Minister Markus Soeder tapped the first keg and toasted to the crowd. /VCG Photo

Around six million visitors from around the world are expected at the festival which lasts from September 21 to October 6. /VCG Photo

Claimed to be the world's largest folk festival, Oktoberfest attracts millions of beer lovers from around the world each year to gather for an extravaganza of parades, food, music, and most importantly booze. /VCG Photo