Crews work carefully, inflating their hot air balloons for launch. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico each year drawing in participants and spectators from across the globe. Highlights include an early morning dawn patrol, followed by mass ascencion of aircraft and an evening glow which all take place at the Balloon Fiesta Park throughout the week long event.

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