Burning Man ("burning man") - an annual eight-day event that takes place in the Black Rock desert, it begins on the last Monday of August. Works of modern art are installed in the desert, often in fantastic forms, hundreds of cars drive (mutant vehicles) the most incredible appearance, the participants walk in extravagant theatrical costumes. The climax occurs on Saturday after sunset, when a huge statue of a man is burned.

• In 2018, Burning Man will run from August 26 to September 3.