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MASS HAPPINESS FOR ONE AND ALL!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the first modest ascension of 13 balloons on a chilly April morning in 1972, people have gathered to watch and be a part of Balloon Fiesta.\u00c2\u00a0 Between then and now, Balloon Fiesta has grown into the largest hot air balloon gathering in the world.\u00c2\u00a0 And, during those years, the event has picked up speed, size and momentum to\u00c2\u00a0 include special shape balloons, balloon glows and new world records.<\/p>\n

Balloon Fiesta has a great story to tell.\u00c2\u00a0 The story is told to the world in many different ways \u00e2\u20ac\u201c through the eyes of print and television reporters, photojournalists, free-lance writers, photographers, videographers, balloon pilots, crew, volunteers, spectators and kids.\u00c2\u00a0 Their impressions are as interesting and as varied as Balloon Fiesta itself.\u00c2\u00a0 They range from panoramic photographs to video stories told in many different languages, to front page articles in major publications and headline television news stories.\u00c2\u00a0 The enchanting images of balloons of all shapes and sizes floating in the October sky conjure up more descriptive adjectives than you can imagine.<\/p>\n

Balloon Fiesta is a gem \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the crown jewel of Albuquerque.\u00c2\u00a0 It is the gift we give to children of all ages from all corners of the world.\u00c2\u00a0 For those of you who have been to Balloon Fiesta, you know the event is captivating, scintillating, and truly one-of-a-kind.\u00c2\u00a0 Balloon Fiesta must be experienced first hand to understand the true magic of the gift.\u00c2\u00a0 Pictures and postcards will never completely capture the true wonder of flying in a hot air balloon or experiencing hundreds of brightly colored aircraft launching all around you, and floating happily in the sky above you.<\/p>\n

The Balloon Fiesta draws hundreds of thousands of guests every year.\u00c2\u00a0 This is the 38th year for this world-class ballooning spectacular with nine days of flying, five morning mass ascensions, four special shape events, five evening balloon glows, two \u00e2\u20ac\u0153prize grab\u00e2\u20ac\u009d days \u00e2\u20ac\u201c all of which add up to one fun-filled, nine day event, and you are invited!\u00c2\u00a0 If you have been here before, you surely want to come again, and if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve never been, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in for a real treat!<\/p>\n

This year, there are 650 pilots registered to fly 550 balloons during Balloon Fiesta who hail from 17 countries and\u00c2\u00a0 38 states.<\/p>\n

Countries:\u00c2\u00a0 Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.<\/p>\n

States:\u00c2\u00a0 Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida,Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New England, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahonma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont,Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t experienced Balloon Fiesta from a lovely viewing patio from the launch field, we suggest you try either the Chaser\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Club (includes admission to the park and a hospitality tent) or the Gondola Club (includes parking, shuttle service, and gourmet meals).\u00c2\u00a0 Both the Gondola Club and the Chasers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Club provide excellent views of the launch field \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the best seats in the house!\u00c2\u00a0 Enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to answer any and all questions you might have, and can provide you with a wealth of information on the sport of ballooning and other activities and sights to see between the morning and evening Balloon Fiesta events.<\/p>\n

For more information on all things Balloon Fiesta, please visit our newly designed website at www.balloonfiesta.com<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 If you are on Facebook or Twitter, you can find and talk with other hot air and gas enthusiasts from virtually every corner of the earth.<\/p>\n

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Photograph courtesy of Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.\/Ray Watt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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