The popularity of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta today belies its humble beginning in 1972 with only 13 hot-air balloons. The festival is held in New Mexico&rsquos largest city, Albuquerque this year, the festival&mdashwith the theme Where Dreams Take Flight&mdashwill be held from October 3-11, 2015. Said to be one of the most photographed events, with over 500 hot-air balloons lifting off from the Balloon Fiesta Park during the festival. Nearly a hundred balloons are expected to have unique shapes. Watch out for exciting balloon-related activities, such as the Balloon Glow when all the hot-air balloons fire their burners and light up at the same time. This is followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Besides, there will be balloon memorabilia on sale, stalls selling New Mexican food, musical performances, etc. Visitors can go for paid balloon rides too.

What Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2015
Where Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico
When October 3-11, 2015
Contact www.balloonfiesta.com