Every year, in the first full week of October, the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival is held. Balloonists from all over the world converge on our city to participate in mass ascensions (where hundreds of balloons lift off together), special races, handling events, and night time "glows". The glows are incredibly beautiful, where the balloons inflate (while remaining on the ground) and are lit up by the burner flames. There are special shapes of all kinds, with Darth Vader, the Pepsi can, and others being family favorites.
This year's event is called Earth, Wind, and Flyers. The Hot Air Balloon Festival is the most photographed event on Earth every year. We typically host several million visitors (don't try to get a hotel room unless you've booked months in advance!) and from 500-1000 balloons.
A quick Google search will provide more information and some images.
Lee
This year's event is called Earth, Wind, and Flyers. The Hot Air Balloon Festival is the most photographed event on Earth every year. We typically host several million visitors (don't try to get a hotel room unless you've booked months in advance!) and from 500-1000 balloons.
A quick Google search will provide more information and some images.
Lee