Bavarian Prime Minister and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) Horst Seehofer reacts after a clown made a black mark on his nose during the traditional Oktoberfest parade in Munich September 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

People in traditional costumes wave during the Oktoberfest parade in Munich September 18, 2011. Millions of beer drinkers from around the world will come to the Bavarian capital over the next two weeks for the 178th Oktoberfest, which starts today and runs until October 3, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]