Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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First full week of October

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in the world, held annually in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. This nine-day event takes place in early October and attracts hundreds of hot air balloons from around the globe. The festival features breathtaking mass ascensions, where hundreds of balloons take to the sky simultaneously, creating a spectacular display of color and wonder. Visitors can also enjoy various events and activities, including balloon races, nighttime balloon glows, and special shape balloon contests.