2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
International fiesta fills New Mexico's sky with colorful hot air balloons
One of the most photographed events in the world is set to kick off Saturday with a mass ascension of color for the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day gathering draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and pilots to New Mexico each fall for the rare opportunity to be within arm’s reach as the giant balloons are unpacked and inflated.
Make plans for Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2024
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,
Here's what to know before heading to the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
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.
What else is happening in Albuquerque during Balloon Fiesta?
Below is a list compiled by KRQE of events happening in Albuquerque around the same time as Balloon Fiesta. Check them out! One runs from October 4 to 6. The other runs from October 11 to 13. It’s being held at Sandia Resort & Casino.
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2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Schedule
Saturday, Oct. 5 5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show 6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show 6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow 7 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 7 a.m. Mass Ascension 8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition 10 a.m.
What to know: 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Balloon Fiesta begins this Saturday and is set to bring in tens of thousands of people from around the world to Albuquerque. Here's what to know.
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PNM works to keep balloonists and spectators safe during Balloon Fiesta
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Warm first weekend of Balloon Fiesta
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Free storage offered for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
NEW ON SEVEN THIS AFTERNOON, THE BERNALILLO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS PARTNERING WITH UNITED STORAGE ABQ TO OFFER SECURITY AND SUPPORT FOR BALLOONISTS VISITING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON ...
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Arts aloft: 'Special Shapes' art show pays homage to 12 popular Balloon Fiesta favorites
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