The Albuqueque International Balloon Fiesta
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (180425)
Boise, Idaho
October 6, 2025 3:06pm CST
This balloon fiesta runs from October 4, 2025 to October 22, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here are a few facts:
* Their are 500 balloons each year.
* 800,000 people are expected to visit during the week long event.
* It costs $15 per person per session and $20 to park, or purchase a $25 ticket in advance.
* It started in 1972 to celebrate KOB radio and TVs 50th anniversary.
* It had only 13 balloons the first year and has since grown go be the world's largest balloon event.
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@Deepizzaguy (114896)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Oct
Thank you for sharing the facts of the balloon fiesta in Albuquerque New Mexico.
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@celticeagle (180425)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Oct
I would love to see so many up in the sky.
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@RebeccasFarm (95801)
• Arvada, Colorado
6 Oct
I've seen that event in photos..looks like fun.
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@LindaOHio (202677)
• United States
7 Oct
I've heard about this. It must be quite a sight to see.
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@celticeagle (180425)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Oct
That's the part I would enjoy. Seeing all the balloons up in the sky.
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@thedevilinme (4418)
• Northampton, England
7 Oct
I hear the prices were inflated this year
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@RasmaSandra (89629)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Oct
That must look fantastic, Only I can never go up in a ballon due to my fear of heights,
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