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These are the Journal's 100 favorite photos from 2023 Balloon Fiesta

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Aaron Duran and his son Avi, 3, from Albuquerque, watch hundreds of hot air balloons launch during the mass ascension at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
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People cast shadows as they walk by the 1 DOWN 8-2 GO balloon during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
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The "ring of fire" annular eclipse during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
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Gas balloons inflate in preparation for the launch of the 66th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett gas balloon race at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Tiffanie Steward flies a kite with her 2-year-old son Brad during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Thursday. High winds canceled some events during Thursday’s Fiesta.
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Mike Rightley's Breaking Wind hot air balloon, from Albuquerque, lands in a field between Corrales and RIo Rancho on the 4th day of the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
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John Criswell plays a record in front of his 1927 Ford Model T Touring Car at the Fiesta of Wheels Car Show on Sunday.
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More than 100 vehicles were on display at the Fiesta of Wheels Car Show during the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday.
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The Poland-1 gas balloon, center right, slowly inflates in preparation for the launch of the 66th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett gas balloon race at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Gas balloons slowly inflate in preparation for the launch of the 66th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett gas balloon race at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque in October 2023.
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