LARGEST Balloon Party is happening!! Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual hot-air balloon festival held during the first week of October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta began in 1972 with 13 balloons. Today, it's the largest hot-air balloon festival in the world, attracting millions. The First Fiesta In 1972, Sid Cutter Jr. and Tom Rutherford organised the first Balloon Fiesta, inspired by the 1969 rally in Aspen, Colorado.
Mass Ascensions: 500+ balloons take off at dawn Balloon Glows: Evening balloon illuminations Competitive Flying: Pilots compete for accuracy and distance Live Music and Food
Experience the incredible 50-year legacy of this event, which spans nine days and features over 500 hot-air balloons annually.
Join the Fiesta! As the fall season arrives and temperatures begin to cool, the balloons in Albuquerque take to the skies. The colourful and diverse array of balloons creates a picturesque scene, resembling paper lanterns drifting in a stream of clear blue water.