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Roswell UFO Festival

Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell celebrates the 1947 crash every Fourth of July weekend with a costume parade, drone show, the Alien Chase run and speakers at the UFO Museum.

Usually early July, around the Fourth. 2027 dates have not been announced yet.

Map pin is approximate: it marks the nearest town or the general area.

The creature

Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.

Nearby

Same town · Museum · Roswell, NMInternational UFO Museum and Research CenterRoswell's main attraction tells the 1947 crash story with documents, timelines, alien dioramas and a big research library.$7 adults, $4 kids 5 to 15 Same town · Roadside attraction · Roswell, NMUFO McDonald'sA McDonald's built in flying-saucer style with glowing trim and a space-themed play area. Only in Roswell.85 mi · Roadside attraction · Corona, NMAlleged UFO Skip SiteBLM land near Corona tied to the 1947 Roswell debris story. It is hike-in only, and the BLM sometimes leads guided walks.Free 215 mi · Festival or event · Marfa, TXMarfa Lights FestivalWest Texas toasts its mystery lights with a parade, street dances, food and music over Labor Day weekend. Most of it is free.Usually Labor Day weekend. 2027 dates not announced yet

Source: newmexicomagazine.org. Hours, prices and dates change, so confirm with the organizer before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.