2005 Roswell UFO Festival Takes Off July 1-4

2005 Roswell UFO Festival Takes Off July 1-4

World's Largest UFO Festival Celebrates 1947 Incident

ROSWELL, N.M., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The mystery and the fun continues as thousands of people from all walks of life trek to Roswell, N.M. for the 11th Annual Roswell International UFO Festival to be held July 1-4.

Opening ceremonies begin in Roswell at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 1. Other activities taking place during the 2005 UFO Festival include an Galactic Costume Contest, the Lights in the Night parade, the Alien Chase 10K, 5K Walk/Run, guest lectures and workshops by noted scientists and UFO experts, plays, activities and vendors on civic plaza, musical entertainment and more.

Concert performances include the Alien Oldies Concert on Friday, July 1 with Mary Wilson and the Supremes, and the Celestial Country Concert with Tracy Lawrence and others on Sunday, July 3. All shows are at 8 p.m. at the Wool Bowl. Tickets are $15 for each show before June 30 and $20 thereafter. The UFO Festival will conclude with a free 4th of July Fireworks Display.

For a complete schedule of events and details including prices, locations and times, visit the Roswell UFO Festival's website at www.roswell2005.com

On July 8, 1947, the Commander of the 509th Bomb Group at Roswell issued orders for the release of a statement that the wreckage of a crashed disk had been recovered north of Roswell. Hours later the first press release was rescinded and a second one issued stating that the 509th Bomb Group had mistakenly identified a weather balloon as wreckage of a flying saucer. Called "The Roswell Incident," the mysterious spacecraft crash and possible recovery of "alien" pilots has been the subject of international attention. The International UFO Museum and Research Center is devoted to the incident and to UFO research in general, for more information on the unique center visit www.iufomrc.com

From UFOs to culture, Roswell, New Mexico has something for everyone. Visitors can indulge in Southwestern cuisine, art and entertainment. With numerous parks and beautiful weather year round, Roswell offers small-town charm with an endless variety of activities for all ages. For more information call the Roswell Chamber of Commerce at (505) 623-5695 or visit online at www.roswell-nm.net.

Source: Roswell International UFO Festival

CONTACT: Alexis Kerschner of Rick Johnson & Company, +1-505-266-7220, akerschner@rjc.com, for Roswell International UFO Festival; or Julie Shuster, Executive Director of International UFO Museum & Research Center, +1-505-625-9495

Web site: http://www.roswell2005.com/ http://www.roswell-nm.net/ http://www.iufomrc.com/

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