The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here, and we have you covered with everything you need to know about schedules, tickets, parking and how to get there.

The weather shifted to a calm, cool morning on Sept. 22, and about 14 balloons lifted gently from Ed Brabson Balloon Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Hot air balloon pilots and aficionados can look forward to another ballooning opportunity this fall with the world's largest ballooning event,

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opens Oct. 5 and closes Oct. 13. The Fiesta is hosted at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park located at 4401 Alameda Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.