ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Special Shapes Rodeo creates one of the most special days of the Balloon Fiesta, and there have been some pretty crazy shapes that have graced the skies of Albuquerque ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta marks the 40th anniversary of the very first special shape balloon to fly at the event – Chic-I-Boom. The iconic image ...

THAT EVEN WORK? IT’S AMAZING. A LIVE LOOK AT BALLOON FIESTA PARK FROM SKY SEVEN. NOW, UNFORTUNATELY, A LOT OF THOSE SPECIAL SHAPES DID NOT TAKE OFF THIS MORNING, BUT THEY ARE PREPARING FOR THE GLOW ...

Despite some delays the 51st annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicked off spectacularly Saturday morning. Thousands of visitors … ...

Christo Redentor - Helio Neto, São Pãulo, São Pãulo, Brazil Expand to read more Courtesy Balloon Fiesta Twenty new special shapes are coming to this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

MORE PARKING THE CONCESSION TENTS PITCHED, THE FENCES ARE UP AND RUNWAY ON THE FIELD IS READY FOR NEW FAVORITE EVENT. WE HAVE 648 HOT AIR BALLOONS THAT ARE GOING TO BE FLYING WITH US ON SATURDAY ...

Special shapes have a precious place in the hearts of hot air balloon enthusiasts. For pilot Bill Kinser, MilkyWay is near and dear to his and his wife’s heart. Kinser and his delightful cow head ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pilots received the green flag for day six of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the Special Shapes Rodeo. Unfortunately, the winds were too much for Special Shapes ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday, October 9, is Day 6 of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The green flag is up at Balloon Fiesta Park. Balloon pilots gather around the Pilot Briefing ...

Meanwhile, it was a first-time visit to see the special-shapes balloons for Juliett Roach and her 4-year-old daughter, Amadi Roach. They ate doughnut holes and other breakfast items provided by ...

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — They’re a crowd favorite every year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This year, 106 special shapes are at the event, with 16 first-timers. “They are a ...