Albuquerque, New Mexico – A video filmed by X user Colie505 captures the wonder of the 53rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, with the user exclaiming, “Balloon Fiesta is so beautiful!!”

The event, held from October 4 to 12, 2025, attracts more than 1,000 pilots and about 500,000 visitors for nine days of breathtaking displays. Spectators witness the daily Dawn Patrol previews, the grand Mass Ascensions at sunrise, whimsical Special Shape Rodeos featuring designs like dinosaurs and castles, evening Glowdeos where balloons light up in sync with music, and a finale of fireworks.

The footage shows a vast aerial perspective from a roadside parking area before zooming into close, dynamic angles. Dozens of radiant balloons in vivid colors—some decorated with American flag motifs of red, white, and blue—rise gracefully into the sky. Unique shapes, including a VW bus, banana, and watermelon, float above parked cars, trees, roads, and open fields under a clear blue sky and golden morning light.

The atmosphere hums with excitement as the sky fills with color and movement. On the third day, October 6, two balloons briefly touched power lines, causing a short electrical outage and halting flights for roughly 30 minutes. No injuries were reported, and the festivities soon resumed, continuing the vibrant celebration.

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