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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces new special shapes, plus special shapes from past fiestas

Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Journal Staff Writer
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has announced 12 new special shapes for the 51st annual festival.

The pilots manning the balloons come from Brazil, the U.K., Belgium as well as throughout the U.S.

12 new special shape balloons

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A few Special shape balloons from past Fiestas

Over the decades, specially shaped balloons have grown into an audience favorite

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Thousands gather to witness vibrant and unique hot air balloons rise into the sky during the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Chancey Bush/Albuquerque Journal)
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