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See these penguins — and other bird special shapes — fly at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

April Charlton with the Rising Star holds onto the basket as they inflate for for the Twilight Twinkle Glow on the first night of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. During the Glow many of the balloons are inflated and lit up as the sun goes down.

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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is fast approaching.

Penguins will be flying high as balloon enthusiasts from all over the world will gather to celebrate the art of ballooning for the 51st year.

These familiar shapes will return, joining the scores ascending to the skies Oct. 7-15.

8 bird-shaped balloons coming to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

We the People piloted by Curt Bramble of Provo, UT

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Splash piloted by Jonathan Hodge of Madison Heights, MI

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Puddles piloted by Kris Hlebechuk of Wasilla, AK

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Yellow Bird piloted by John Cavin of Indialantic, FL

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Snobird piloted by Don Edwards of Soldotna, AK

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Tall Steve piloted by Jeff Bennett of Tulsa, OK

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Owlbert Eyenstein piloted by Gary Moore of Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Peg Leg Pete piloted by Dave Reineke of Mahomet, IL

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11 international special shapes coming for the fiesta

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