One would have to be from another planet not to know about the alleged UFO touch down in Roswell, NM, way back in '47. It had a very rational explanation, but that shouldn't interfere with the need to party.
Some community minded individual had the brilliant idea to celebrate the event with an annual Rowell UFO Festival, and it has to be the envy of communities all across the country. "Why couldn't the space aliens have landed in our town?"
The event is going on this weekend. And your faithful blogger made the journey to Roswell to help celebrate the arrival of the visitors from outer space. (Day trip only, no room at the inns.)
There were several events planned for the celebration throughout the weekend, including a visit from the actor Malcolm McDowell and concerts by Jefferson Starship. But most importantly, costume contests!
If there's one thing that scientists know, it's that earthlings and extraterrestrials share a love for dogs. And no close encounter of the third kind would be complete without an Alien Pet Contest so canines from space could strut their stuff and show off their costumes.
Then there was a contest for the humanoid type aliens. What a sight to behold. The photos you see in this post are just teasers, see more at Roswell 2009.
From the editor: One shouldn't address extraterrestrials with a sentence or question ending in a preposition. -- ed
OK, so what planet are you from, space monkey?
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