The sandstorm whipped through the Black Rock Desert over the weekend as the festival came to a close

On Sunday, the event is set to wrap up with the burning of an effigy, known as the burning man 

The weeklong festival has long been a tradition, frequented by scantily-clad individuals looking to let loose

Halted in 2020 due to concerns about COVID, the festival returned in full force late last month 

Nearly 80,000 flocked to the makeshift venue late last month to celebrate the event's triumphant return