One of the best places in the world to practice ballooning. This is where the International Balloon Festival takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
The ballooning capital is conducive to the practice, because its climate, large open spaces and altitude above 1500 meters make the air less dense and consequently lighter, making it easier for balloons to take off and stay in the air.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – 2022
The International Balloon Festival in the year 2022 will take place between October 1st to 9th.
Every year the festival takes place in first week of October, so if you intend to dazzle a colorful sky, schedule yourself for this period of the year.
Albuquerque Bolonism Program
Every day is magical with different tests happening. In addition, there are more than 500 balloons scattered throughout the city and in the park.
Lifting the balloons first thing in the morning (from 6 am) lasts around two hours.
The competitions are diverse:
- The Fiesta Challenge;
- American's Challenge Gas Balloon Race;
- The Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension;
- Plus other skill and speed competitions
Not forgetting the wonderful illuminated nights: night glow, the balloons are all inside the park and usually around 8 pm, they do a light show with their inflated balloons turning their torches on and off.
One of the attractions that draws the attention of everyone, especially children, are the shaped balloons:
Ballooning in Albuquerque
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