17 September 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Dieter Reiter (l-r, SPD), Lord Mayor of Munich, his wife Petra, Karin BaumŁller-Söder, Markus Söder (CSU), Prime Minister of Bavaria, Verena Dietl (SPD) third mayor of Munich, and Katrin Habenschaden, second mayor of Munich, watch the procession of traditional costumes and marksmen on the festival grounds. The 188th Wiesn will take place this year from 16.09.- 03.10.2023. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa