In pictures: Oktoberfest returns after two-year hiatus

People reach out for a pint of beer during the official opening of Oktoberfest in Munich, September 17. REUmore

Traditionally dressed Bavarians shoot a salute on the stairs of the Bavaria statue on the last day of the 187tmore

Participants of the Oktoberfest parade sit in a beer tent in Munich, September 18. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert

Traditionally dressed Bavarians arrive to shoot a salute on the stairs of the Bavaria statue on the last day omore

A visitor holds up a beer, as they celebrate the world's largest beer festival, the 187th Oktoberfest, in Munimore

Visitors at the 187th Oktoberfest in Munich, September 29. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

Visitors celebrate at the world's largest beer festival, the 187th Oktoberfest, in Munich, September 29. REUTEmore

Visitors celebrate at the world's largest beer festival, the 187th Oktoberfest, in Munich, September 29. REUTEmore

Visitors at the 187th Oktoberfest, in Munich, September 29. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

A participant of the Oktoberfest parade feeds her baby in a beer tent in Munich, September 18. REUTERS/Andreasmore

People, dressed in historical clothing, take part in the Oktoberfest parade in Munich, September 18. REUTERS/Amore

People visit the world's largest beer festival, the 187th Oktoberfest in Munich, October 3. REUTERS/Michaela Rmore

People cheer with beer during the official opening of the 187th Oktoberfest in Munich, September 17. REUTERS/Mmore

A visitor cheers after finishing a mug of beer during the official opening of Oktoberfest in Munich, Septembermore

A waitress carries mugs of beer during the official opening of Oktoberfest, September 17. REUTERS/Michaela Rehmore

A waiter carries plates with food during the 187th Oktoberfest in Munich, September 17. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

Visitors enjoy a ride in a chairoplane in front of the Bavaria Statue during the official opening of the 187thmore

Visitors pose for pictures while holding mugs of beer during the opening of Oktoberfest in Munich, September 1more

A waitress serves mugs of beer during the official opening of Oktoberfest, September 17. REUTERS/Michaela Rehlmore

Visitors enjoy a carnival ride during the official opening of Oktoberfest, September 17. REUTERS/Andreas Gebermore

Visitors run to get a spot at the Oktoberfest area in Munich, September 17. REUTERS/Lukas Barth

People reach out for a pint of beer during the official opening of the 187th Oktoberfest in Munich, September more

People reach out for a pint of beer during the official opening of Oktoberfest, September 17. REUTERS/Michaelamore

Visitors enjoy a carnival ride during the opening day of the world's largest beer festival, the 187th Oktoberfmore

A waitress carries mugs of beer during the official opening of Oktoberfest, September 17. REUTERS/Michaela Rehmore

People reach out for a pint of beer during the official opening of Oktoberfest, September 17. REUTERS/Michaelamore