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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of Albuquerque, New Mexico's biggest and most exciting annual events, taking place over nine days during the first full week of October each year. The annual festival is the world's largest hot air balloon festival, originally established in 1972 for the 50th anniversary celebration of local radio station 770 KOB Radio. Today, more than 600 balloonists take part in events such as the festival's Roadrunner-Coyote Balloon Race, which attracts up to 100,000 spectators each year. Other events include a mass ascension, a special balloon shape rodeo, and the America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race. Balloons often land all throughout the city during the event, creating unique spectacles for local residents and travelers.

4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, Phone: 505-821-1000

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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