Beer, beauties and fun at Oktoberfest 2013

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The party heats up at Oktoberfest 2013

Munich's massive celebration of Bavarian beer & culture draws millions.

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: Polish girls, dressed with traditional Polish costume enjoy drinking beer after participating in the opening parade during day 2 of Oktoberfest beer festival on September 22, 2012 in Munich, Germany.This year's edition of the world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 7, 2012. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17: Munich mayor Christian Ude taps the first barrel of beer with the traditional 'O�zapft is!' (It's tapped!) to start the Oktoberfest 2011 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 17, 2011 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexandra Beier/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 28: A waiter carries beer mugs through the Braeurosl beer tent during day 7 of Oktoberfest beer festival on September 28, 2012 in Munich, Germany. This year's edition of the world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 7, 2012. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 24: Bruno Spengler attends the BMW Wiesn Sport Stammtisch Oktoberfest 2013 at Kaefers Wiesn Schaenke Theresienwiese on September 24, 2013 in Munich, Germany. BMW Sports Communication has invited more than 100 international sport stars and VIPs to experience a day at the famous Munich Oktoberfest. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17: A waitress carries beer mugs during the opening day of the Oktoberfest 2011 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 17, 2011 in Munich, Germany. The world's biggest beer festival starts September 17 and runs until October 3, 2011. (Photo by Alexandra Beier/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: Polish girls, dressed with traditional Polish costume enjoy drinking beer after participating in the opening parade during day 2 of Oktoberfest beer festival on September 22, 2012 in Munich, Germany.This year's edition of the world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 7, 2012. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: A general view of the 'Sixt Damen Wiesn' in Hippodrom tent at Theresienwiese on September 23, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: A woman wearing a traditional Bavarian costume looks for gingerbread hearts at the historical area of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Riflemen dressed in their traditional uniform clink their beer glasses in a beer tent of the historical part at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Visitors wearing traditional Bavarian clothes drink beer in the Hacker-Pschorr tent at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Member of a brass band participate in the opening parade of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Odeonsplatz on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Kids dressed in traditional bavarian clothes participate in the opening parade of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Odeonsplatz on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Member of costume group dressed in traditional bavarian clothes participate in the opening parade of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Odeonsplatz on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Member of costume group dressed in traditional bavarian clothes participate in the opening parade of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Odeonsplatz on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Member of costume group dressed in traditional bavarian clothes participate in the opening parade of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Odeonsplatz on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Kids dressed in traditional bavarian clothes participate in the opening parade of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Odeonsplatz on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Members of a costume group participate in the opening parade at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Members of a costume group participate in the opening parade at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Members of a traditional Bavarian brass group wearing Lederhosen participate in the opening parade at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Members of a costume group participate in the opening parade at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Visitors enjoy the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Visitors walk through a crowded street during sunset at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: A waitress carries Bavarian food at the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at the Schottenhamel-tent at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. Shortly before, Munich mayor Christian Ude (SPD) had tapped the first barrel with the traditional "O'zapft is!" ("It's tapped!") to launch the festival. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Visitors relax on a field beside the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images)

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Revellers dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing `Dirndl` during day 1 of the Oktoberfest 2013 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 21, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year will run from September 21 through October 6, is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

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MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: Polish girls, dressed with traditional Polish costume enjoy drinking beer after participating in the opening parade during day 2 of Oktoberfest beer festival on September 22, 2012 in Munich, Germany.This year's edition of the world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest will run until October 7, 2012. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

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