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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Hundreds of hot-air balloons rise together at dawn. Arrive in the dark for the mass ascension.

Photo: Sba2 at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5
When
Nine days in early October
This year's dates
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Our full guide to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is being written. It's on the Southwest list as Worth a detour and United States list as Worth a detour.