Any local will tell you that October is the most beautiful time of year in New Mexico, made so in large part by the much anticipated sight of colorful balloons punctuating the skyline. During this season, the sky is bluer, the days are gentler, and the mornings crisper -- almost as though the landscape has taken a deep sigh -- and on the desert’s warm breath sails the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
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Saturday
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
Opening Ceremonies
Team Fastrax Skydiving
America's Challenge Gas Balloons Launch
Twilight Twinkle Glow™ presented by Albuquerque Journal
Team Fastrax Skydiving
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
Sunday
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading located at the Group Tour Tent at the north end of Main Street
Team Fastrax Skydiving
Team Fastrax Skydiving
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
Monday
Double Ascension
Tuesday
Double Ascension
Wednesday
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension
Thursday
Kids' Day presented by KOB-TV
Team Fastrax Skydiving
Team Fastrax Skydiving
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
Friday
Team Fastrax Skydiving
Team Fastrax Skydiving
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
Saturday
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)
Team Fastrax Skydiving
Team Fastrax Skydiving
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
Sunday
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
Entertainment
Wide Variety of Performances
