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NewsAny 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
6:30am
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
6:45 am
Opening Ceremonies
5:00pm
Team Fastrax Skydiving
7:30pm
Team Fastrax Skydiving
8:00pm
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday
6:30am
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
11:00am
Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading located at the Group Tour Tent at the north end of Main Street
8:00pm
AfterGlow™ Fireworks
Monday
7:00am
Ascension-Balloon Launch from Park
Tuesday
Coca-Cola Day
7:00am
Ascension-Balloon Launch from Park
Wednesday
6:30am
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
7:00am
Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension
Thursday
Kids' Day presented by KOB-TV
8:00pm
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Friday
8:00pm
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Saturday
6:30am
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
11:00am
Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)
5:00pm
Team Fastrax Skydiving
7:30pm
Team Fastrax Skydiving
8:00pm
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
Sunday
6:30am
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
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