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Kim Vesely has written: 'The world comes to Albuquerque' -- subject(s): Ballooning, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (1976-1990), Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (2002- ), History
The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is held anually, usually during October time and runs for approximately 8 days. This years Balloon Fiesta will be held from the 5th - 13th October 2013, and will be a fun filled event for you and your family.
In 1998, 9,960 or 960 people took part in the international balloon fiesta.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta draws 100,0000 visitors per day to the launch site and has since 2000.
It is a poster from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
The largest hot air balloon festival in the world is held annually during October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a nine-day event that draws many tourists and more than 500 balloons each year.
Albuquerque, New Mexico holds the biggest hot air balloon fiesta. It lets up 7,000 balloons in under 2 hours!
In 1972. It reached a peak of 1,019 balloons in 2000 and was restricted to 750 starting in 2001 and further reduced to 600 in 2009. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the world's largest such event and iis a sight to behold.
The Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Rodeo of glowing hot air balloons. The term "glodeo" was coined during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
The first event was on 8 April 1972 at Winrock Shopping Mall.
The largest hot air balloon festival in the world is held annually during October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a nine-day event that draws many tourists and more than 500 balloons each year.