Munich's Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg

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Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival…

Key facts

  • Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:40:07 UTC.

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