Video Of The Week - Albuquerque's Spectacular International Balloon Fiesta
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Every year around this time, thousands of hot air balloon enthusiasts flock to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to participate in the city's annual International Balloon Fiesta. Now in its 44th year, the 2015 festival that took place from October 3rd -11th is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world.
According to the organizers, Albuquerque is ideally suited for the festival, due to a wind pattern known as 'the box' which makes it easier to navigate the giant balloons. However, this year while the temperatures were pleasant enough, the festival's most famous event - the premier gas balloon race, had to be canceled due to high cyclonic winds.
But that did not appear to dampen the spirits of the thousands of spectators. They were content with the hundreds of massive balloons that were floating in the skies. Alongside the traditional balloons, were ones shaped like cows, bees, and even a zebra!
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dirtbike4about 9 yearsI think it would be dangerous because the basket could float side ways and the strings would snap and someone could get really hurt. This reminds me of my first dirt bike crash because I got hurt.
rodo12about 9 yearswow that is a lot of ballons
dani2about 9 yearsThe video is amazing!!!!!!!!!LOL- lolabout 9 yearsso bad
thunderkitabout 9 yearswow that's a lot of balloons.
ithziry3about 9 yearsMy favorite is the zebra. Because it, my favorite 🐱🐶🐼🐮🌺
alejandra3about 9 yearsI certainly like the zebra because l like white and black. and zebras are cute.😘
april3about 9 yearsI certainly blelieve I like the to beez that are holding hands.🐝
anthony3about 9 yearsI love air balloons. I really like the color balloons and the decorated don't you you should like them.
maleny3about 9 yearsI like the heart air boolons is my favorite because it's cute.