In pictures: Alien hunters ready to raid Area 51

Pictures of several dozen hunters gather near secretive US base at 'Area 51'

Attendees listen to music during the Alienstock festival on the "Extraterrestrial Highway in Rachel, Nevada. PHOTO: AFP

Margaret Lemay (L) is dressed as an alien while playing with an ET doll at a 'Storm Area 51' spinoff event. PHOTO: AFP

A bus arrives for the event. PHOTO: AFP

People walk before the start of a 'Storm Area 51' spinoff event called 'Area 51 Basecamp' at the Alien Research Center. PHOTO: AFP

People walking to the event. PHOTO: AFP

Revelers dancing at the event. PHOTO: AFP

The military has warned attendees not to approach the protected Area 51 military installation. PHOTO: AFP

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Two men dance on a road to an entrance to Area 51. PHOTO: Reuters