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New Mexico, USA đŸ‡ș🇾 | Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque, New Mexico, hosts the world’s largest hot air balloon festival—the Balloon Fiesta! Every year, over 500 hot air balloons from around the globe gather here. The festival takes place in October, and the most anticipated events are the Saturday and Sunday Mass Ascensions—the magical sight of being surrounded by more than 500 hot air balloons is absolutely unmissable! đŸŽ« Tickets General Admission: $15 per person. This lets you stay in the park all day. However, if you want to leave and return (e.g., to rest at your hotel at noon), you’ll need to buy a second ticket. We opted to purchase two tickets upfront for flexibility. 🚗 Parking Parking Fee: $20 per vehicle. Similarly, if you leave the parking lot and come back later, you’ll have to pay again. We chose to rest in our car and didn’t leave the lot, so we only paid $20 once—this saved both money and time! ⚠ Critical Tips for Morning Mass Ascension Wake up EARLY if you’re coming to watch the morning Mass Ascension! Otherwise, you could end up waiting over an hour just to get into the parking lot. ‌ We arrived at the parking lot around 3 AM, and there was no line yet. The park opens at 4:30 AM, but the first drone show doesn’t start until 5:45 AM—so early arrivals have time to rest in their cars before the fun begins. 🎒 What to Bring Folding Chair & Blanket: Mornings are freezing đŸ„¶â€”you’ll need these to stay warm while waiting. Snacks & Drinks: You can bring your own food (like sandwiches đŸ„Ș) and beverages. The park has food stalls, but they’re overpriced and have long lines—avoid the hassle by packing your own! 🎈 Key Events to Know Mass Ascension Only happens on Saturdays and Sundays—there’s no Mass Ascension on weekdays! ‌ This means weekends are much busier. The event lasts until around 10 AM. Over 500 hot air balloons take off in batches from different directions. No matter where you stand, you’ll be surrounded by colorful balloons—you can also move freely around the park to watch the preparation and launch process up close! Twilight Twinkle Glow (Evening) While not as grand as the Mass Ascension, this is the best time for photos đŸ“·! Crowds are smaller in the evening. The balloons don’t take off—instead, they light up their burners on the ground, creating a romantic, glowing scene that’s perfect for snapshots. Fireworks Show Scheduled for 8 PM, but it may start later. On our visit, the fireworks didn’t begin until nearly 10 PM, and many people had already left. Personally, I thought the fireworks were just “okay”—but you might regret skipping them if you’re a festival completist! 🎆 Hope this post helps with your trip! #NewMexico #NewMexicoTravel #AlbuquerqueBalloonFiesta #HotAirBalloon #BalloonFiesta #Albuquerque #TravelGuide

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New Mexico, USA đŸ‡ș🇾 | Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque, New Mexico, hosts the world’s largest hot air balloon festival—the Balloon Fiesta! Every year, over 500 hot air balloons from around the globe gather here. The festival takes place in October, and the most anticipated events are the Saturday and Sunday Mass Ascensions—the magical sight of being surrounded by more than 500 hot air balloons is absolutely unmissable! đŸŽ« Tickets General Admission: $15 per person. This lets you stay in the park all day. However, if you want to leave and return (e.g., to rest at your hotel at noon), you’ll need to buy a second ticket. We opted to purchase two tickets upfront for flexibility. 🚗 Parking Parking Fee: $20 per vehicle. Similarly, if you leave the parking lot and come back later, you’ll have to pay again. We chose to rest in our car and didn’t leave the lot, so we only paid $20 once—this saved both money and time! ⚠ Critical Tips for Morning Mass Ascension Wake up EARLY if you’re coming to watch the morning Mass Ascension! Otherwise, you could end up waiting over an hour just to get into the parking lot. ‌ We arrived at the parking lot around 3 AM, and there was no line yet. The park opens at 4:30 AM, but the first drone show doesn’t start until 5:45 AM—so early arrivals have time to rest in their cars before the fun begins. 🎒 What to Bring Folding Chair & Blanket: Mornings are freezing đŸ„¶â€”you’ll need these to stay warm while waiting. Snacks & Drinks: You can bring your own food (like sandwiches đŸ„Ș) and beverages. The park has food stalls, but they’re overpriced and have long lines—avoid the hassle by packing your own! 🎈 Key Events to Know Mass Ascension Only happens on Saturdays and Sundays—there’s no Mass Ascension on weekdays! ‌ This means weekends are much busier. The event lasts until around 10 AM. Over 500 hot air balloons take off in batches from different directions. No matter where you stand, you’ll be surrounded by colorful balloons—you can also move freely around the park to watch the preparation and launch process up close! Twilight Twinkle Glow (Evening) While not as grand as the Mass Ascension, this is the best time for photos đŸ“·! Crowds are smaller in the evening. The balloons don’t take off—instead, they light up their burners on the ground, creating a romantic, glowing scene that’s perfect for snapshots. Fireworks Show Scheduled for 8 PM, but it may start later. On our visit, the fireworks didn’t begin until nearly 10 PM, and many people had already left. Personally, I thought the fireworks were just “okay”—but you might regret skipping them if you’re a festival completist! 🎆 Hope this post helps with your trip! #NewMexico #NewMexicoTravel #AlbuquerqueBalloonFiesta #HotAirBalloon #BalloonFiesta #Albuquerque #TravelGuide

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