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2007 Balloon Fiesta
                                      2007 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

We want to share our Balloon Fiesta experience with our web visitors.  Here ia a selection of pictures taken during the 10 day event. 
A propane burner heats the air to inflate the balloon just prior to Dawn Patrol.
A balloon inflates in preparation for Dawn Patrol
The 700 ballons participating in the Mass Ascension are launched in waves
The first wave of balloons begins to take flight.
It is not unusual to see pink elephants in the morning sky above Corrales. Nellie B is a regular at the Balloon Fiesta.
Nellie B, one of the many special shapes balloons takes to the air.


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Hundreds of balloons drift across the morning sky during a mass ascension. Look closely and you will see Smokey Bear in the middle of the picture.
Ballons inflate on the field while others fill the sky.
A giant panda head rises over inflating balloons.
Pandamonium
This green monster arrives just in time for Halloween
The Great Green Gargoyle


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The bees are actually two balloons that separate as they gain altitude. The are also launched holding hands.
The Kissing Bees
Smokey Bear lifts off from Balloon Fiesta Park to follow the other balloons already in flight.
Smokey Bear
This very popular flying pig balloon has special meaning for Cubs fans coming as he does in October! Wait til next year!
When Pigs Fly


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