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10 Pictures of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as viewed from Corrales

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The balloons launched beautifully from Balloon Fiesta Park for the fifth day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

As they left the park, the balloons drifted over Corrales where spectators pulled over to the side of the road and walked along with their cameras and cellphones to capture the beauty of the balloons.

Wednesday in Corrales during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta


Photo galleries of the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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Goodbye Balloon Fiesta

  • Jessica Baca
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Sunday was the final day of the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The farewell mass ascension was canceled due to yellow flag wea…

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Moments from the final day of Balloon Fiesta

  • Jessica Baca
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Saturday Balloon Glow

  • By Elizabeth Tucker / Journal Staff Writer
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A warm, hazy evening greeted the large crowds at Saturday's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's evening glow.

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Photos: Witnesses to the "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse

  • Chancey Bush, Eddie Moore, Jessica Baca
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Balloon Fiesta attendees watched the “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta at Balloon Fiesta Park…

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41 pictures of Friday Special Shapes Rodeo

  • By Elizabeth Tucker / Journal Staff Writer
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Friday's Special Shapes Rodeo had a smooth ascension and no weather hindered the balloons' flights across the park.

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Photos: Thursday at Balloon Fiesta, special shapes, chainsaw carving and sand art

  • By Elizabeth Tucker / Journal Staff Writer
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After a static Dawn Patrol, the special shapes started setting up — Tiny the Fire Dog balloon was the first to inflate — joining Dawn Patrol b…

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Photos: Interdimensional travel in Meow Wolf's Skyworm balloon

  • Chancey Bush
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Wednesday in Corrales during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  • By Elizabeth Tucker / Journal Staff Writer
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Photos: Tuesday at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  • By Elizabeth Tucker / Journal Staff WriterBy Chancey Bush / Journal Staff Photographer
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The weather continued to be beautiful for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as day four kicked off Tuesday morning.

Check out these photos from Monday's dawn patrol at the at the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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Check out 20 photos from Day 2 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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All of The Journal's photos from Day 1 of the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta started Saturday morning with hundreds of balloons taking part in the mass ascension.

Fiesta from above

  • By Elizabeth Tucker / Journal Staff Writer
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51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: Here are 19 photos from Saturday morning

  • By Elizabeth Tucker / Journal Staff Writer
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Despite some delays the 51st annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicked off spectacularly Saturday morning. Thousands of visitors …

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Photos: International Balloon Fiesta kicks off with early morning flights from local schoolyards

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Photos: City crews and vendors prepare Balloon Fiesta Park for upcoming festival

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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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Balloons fly over Corrales during the mass ascension from Balloon Fiesta Park at the 51st annual Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
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