How did the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® begin?
In 1972, a small group of balloonists launched 13 balloons from the parking lot of Coronado Center. Today the Balloon Fiesta has become the largest balloon event in the world hosting hundreds of pilots and balloons at its own Balloon Fiesta Park just off I-25north. Some of the special events are the Gordon Bennett Cup,a gas balloon race, daily mass ascensions, Balloon Glows, Night Magic, Special Shape Rodeo and Special Shapes Glowdeo with more than 100 uniquely shaped balloons participating. It has been said that the Balloon Fiesta is the most photographed event in the world. For more information on the Albuquerque Inter-national Balloon Fiesta visit, www.balloonfiesta.com.
In 1972, a small group of balloonists launched 13 balloons from the parking lot of Coronado Center. Today the Balloon Fiesta has become the largest balloon event in the world hosting hundreds of pilots and balloons at its own Balloon Fiesta Park just off I-25 north. Some of the special events are the Gordon Bennett Cup, a gas balloon race, daily mass ascensions, Balloon Glows, Night Magic, Special Shape Rodeo and Special Shapes Glowdeo with more than 100 uniquely shaped balloons participating.
