Unearthly beings descend on Roswell

Thousands lined the streets of Roswell Friday night for one of the annual UFO Festival's biggest events.

The alien parade landed in the middle of Main Street with costumed super heroes and the super weird sharing in the fun.

Alien parade brought out veterans like Pam O'Neal who know the name of the game.

"I've lived here all my life so I've seen some pretty strange things," she said.

Some sat back to enjoy the hour long show while others couldn't stay off their feet. There were just as many cameras as there were characters tonight.

Many on the sideline couldn't resist getting into the act while kids lined the street as candy was thrown into the air by the handful.

Old fashioned cars and old friends also landed to say hi.

Skeptic or believer, it didn't matter as music, colors and creativity stole the show.

From the cool to the creepy, many here said this parade is one-of-kind no matter what planet you're from.

"Everything is pretty cool," one man said. "I don't know any other city that does this."

Earlier Friday Martians, cone heads and other creatures strutted their stuff in the alien costume contest.

More than 40 kids and adults vied for prizes in several categories including most unique and best alien costume.

The festival runs through Sunday.

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