Tomorrow thousands will gather at the Oktoberfest grounds in Munich to watch the parade that ushers in the beginning of Oktoberfest. Last year we had the opportunity to attend the opening for the 200th Oktoberfest. It was amazing, insane, and something every beer lover should experience at least once.

Here are a few memories for us and a few enticements for you to put it on your bucket list.

The beer for Oktoberfest really does roll in on carts in barrels!

In front of Schottenhamel just before the guns are fired to start Oktoberfest!

Beer Maids lined up in the tent getting ready to serve the throngs