Did you know that before becoming one of the most iconic festivals in North America, Burning Man first took place in San Francisco in 1986, when two friends burned an eight-foot statue? More than 30 years later, it has grown into an event that hands over 7 square miles of Nevada’s desert to about 70,000 visitors to enjoy music, create art and roam the land for a week.
Today is the last day of the festival, which started on August 27th, and many excellent photos prove to us what a crazy spectacle it is. The organizers describe it as a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance,” and you’re about to see what that means.
Have you ever visited Burning Man? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
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