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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park. Nothing rivals the power of Mass Ascension on crisp early mornings as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the cerulean desert sky. For ballooning fans worldwide, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a pilgrimage. There's something for everyone to enjoy . . . whimsical special shapes filled with equal parts of hot air and wonder, and Balloon Glows that create a magical night landscape for spectators to wander.

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May 18, 2012 @ 11:45 am
Pinterest is a grest place to share photos - check out our @pinterest page! - http://t.co/lALLtI2L

May 18, 2012 @ 11:38 am
RT @gcsportswear: Check out this cool Centennial/Balloon Fiesta license plate designed by our graphic team!! http://t.co/IFROnqv5

May 17, 2012 @ 7:20 pm
Stop MONKEYing around! You better BEE there for this year's fiesta on October 6 through the 14th! - http://t.co/soWBGO9X

May 17, 2012 @ 7:15 pm
Thinking about taking the family in the RV? Check out more information about our RV facility: - http://t.co/vHb7Hiwr

May 17, 2012 @ 10:01 am
See the official "Blaze the Trail" pin here: - http://t.co/moIsFowa

May 17, 2012 @ 9:33 am
RT @nmbw: Santa Fe, Balloon Fiesta tops among in-state travelers http://t.co/mi4TgOH3 #NM #SantaFe #ABQ #travel #balloonfiesta

May 16, 2012 @ 9:15 pm
Have you liked us on Facebook? Be sure to do so. - http://t.co/yaV00sOz

May 16, 2012 @ 9:04 pm
Thank you! RT @ABQhotels: @balloonfiesta Congrats on the record setting. Do it again!!!

May 16, 2012 @ 7:05 pm
Last year, we set the world record for the Greatest Mass Hot Air Balloon Ascent in history! - http://t.co/7fp6LdU5

May 15, 2012 @ 9:05 pm
Zebras: Who are they, and why are they so important to Balloon Fiesta? - http://t.co/K4e7fdRF

May 15, 2012 @ 9:01 pm
Ever wondered what the Balloonist's Prayer is? - http://t.co/MYmNEYEa

May 14, 2012 @ 5:02 pm
What are your favorite foods at Balloon Fiesta?

May 14, 2012 @ 8:45 am
#Mondays are always a fresh start to a new week. Happy Monday Balloon Fiesta Followers!

May 13, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
We've had @foursquare check-ins from balloons. What a sight! - http://t.co/s0re7msF

May 12, 2012 @ 3:05 pm
Pre-order or order 2012 Balloon Fiesta gear here: - http://t.co/DkUnxYa8

May 12, 2012 @ 2:21 pm
@Luchtballons will you be flying this year?

May 12, 2012 @ 9:05 am
What are your favorite Special Shapes at Balloon Fiesta?

May 11, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
On the fence about coming in October? Here's the real story of what happens from @yelp - http://t.co/8ij8kgOa

May 11, 2012 @ 10:29 am
@SonicSEO @Gemma610 Exactly! Thanks for continually keeping up with us through Twitter! We look forward to your tweets during BalloonFiesta!

May 11, 2012 @ 9:12 am
@Gemma610 @sonicseo that's correct!