Clowns descend upon Mexico City for the 21st annual Convention of Clowns

PREPARE yourself. Thousands of clowns have come together in Mexico City for Latin America’s 21st Convention of Clowns.

A clown pose during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Latin American clowns hold their 21st annual conference in Mexico City from October 17 through 20. The ‘lurking clown’ phenomenon as a wave of hysteria about sightings of "creepy" or "killer" clowns that sweeps the United States and European nations concern those present. / AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

IT’S safe to say, clowns have been freaking the hell out of everyone lately.

‘Clown attacks’ and sightings have been reported worldwide, with the authenticity of many attacks and YouTube videos being questioned. Latin American professional clowns are currently attending their own 21st annual ‘Convention of Clowns’ in Mexico City. The event runs from October 17-20, with attendees on high alert for potential violence, according to AP. Let’s all take a moment to rejoice that you’re not (well, hopefully you’re not) in Mexico City where the 21st Convention of Clowns is taking place. We wonder if this is where Ronald McDonald has gone on holidays for his temporary hiatus. Check out the gallery from the convention below: GALLERY