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Overview – What began in 1972 with 13 balloons taking off from a mall parking lot has grown into the largest event of its kind. The nine-day spectacle is the most photographed event in the world. – – The Draw – A thousand hot air balloons and hundreds of thousands of spectators witness the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta annually. Popular draws include the nightly Balloon Glow, "special shapes" modeled after everything from Disney creatures to liquor bottles and glowdeos (special shapes glowing in the night sky.) Rides can be arranged with official…
The Details on Balloon Fiesta
Layers, Baby, Layers:
Word of advice: Dress in layers. It's cold in the morning, steamy in the afternoon and chilly at night.
No All-Day Tickets:
Each time you leave the park you have to pay to get back inside.
Planning Ahead:
You can purchase tickets in advance from the Balloon Fiesta business office at 8309 Washington Pl, NE.
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