‘Back to the Future’ fans transform town into Hill Valley

‘Back to the Future’ fans transform town into Hill Valley

FILLMORE, Calif. (AP) — For one day only, a picturesque town about 60 miles north of Los Angeles was transformed into Hill Valley, the fictional hometown of Marty McFly from the 'Back to the Future' franchise.

As part of the five-day 'We're Going Back' fan event celebrating 'Back to the Future' Day, the downtown streets of Fillmore, California, were blocked off from traffic as fans dressed as characters from the beloved sci-fi film series participated in hoverboard and DeLorean rides.

'Back to the Future' Day marks the date — Oct. 21, 2015 — that the characters Marty McFly, Emmett 'Doc' Brown and Jennifer Parker famously journeyed from 1985 to 2015 in the trilogy's second installment in 1989.

''Back to the Future' to some people may just be a movie, but to me and everyone that's come here, it's a religious experience,' said Brandon Hillock, who arrived dressed as a futuristic McFly.

'When things are going really crappy, I can turn the movie on and instantly feel better.'