The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is held every October. Balloonists come from all over the world to participate in this week long event. We attended what is called the “Mass Ascension” where all that year’s participants take off in the span of about three hours.

This morning they started with a laser show before the sun came up.

Before the sun comes up, they send up a few balloons called the “Dawn Patrol.” They go up before the rest of the balloons to test the wind speeds and determine if it is safe for the balloons to fly. It was great to see them with the flames lighting up the balloons.

Molly enjoying all of the balloons!

It is truly hard to comprehend just how many balloons there are at this event. They were everywhere we looked. It was a wonderful experience and I am so glad I was able to attend!!!