
Spectators and the ballooning community are hoping for a mass ascension ahead of the final day of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.Below will be a live blog detailing the latest things and happenings at Balloon Fiesta Park. The festivities are set to begin with the Drone Light Show at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.Park officials recommend guests arriving between 4 to 4:30 a.m. for the morning session. Park goers are hopeful for a green flag being raised, signaling a mass ascension. Both Saturdays sessions have not seen mass ascensions this year.Live blog5:50 a.m. – Sky 7 is flying live over Balloon Fiesta Park and has seen traffic beginning to backup near the park.5:45 a.m. – The Drone Light Show is underway and will display several iconic New Mexico and Balloon Fiesta symbols to kick off the final morning session.5:33 a.m. – Alameda Boulevard NE is seeing traffic backups as travelers continue to enter Balloon Fiesta Park ahead of the Sunday morning session.5:15 a.m. – Spectators are beginning to enter Balloon Fiesta Park and get situated ahead of the Drone Light Show at 5:45 a.m.5 a.m. – KOAT Meteorologist Corey Howard said there is about a 30% chance of rain for Albuquerque Sunday morning. He also said that fog conditions could impact the farewell mass ascension as well, leading to a possible static display on the ground of the park.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
Spectators and the ballooning community are hoping for a mass ascension ahead of the final day of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Below will be a live blog detailing the latest things and happenings at Balloon Fiesta Park. The festivities are set to begin with the Drone Light Show at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
Park officials recommend guests arriving between 4 to 4:30 a.m. for the morning session.
Park goers are hopeful for a green flag being raised, signaling a mass ascension. Both Saturdays sessions have not seen mass ascensions this year.
Live blog
5:50 a.m. – Sky 7 is flying live over Balloon Fiesta Park and has seen traffic beginning to backup near the park.
5:45 a.m. – The Drone Light Show is underway and will display several iconic New Mexico and Balloon Fiesta symbols to kick off the final morning session.
5:33 a.m. – Alameda Boulevard NE is seeing traffic backups as travelers continue to enter Balloon Fiesta Park ahead of the Sunday morning session.
5:15 a.m. – Spectators are beginning to enter Balloon Fiesta Park and get situated ahead of the Drone Light Show at 5:45 a.m.
5 a.m. – KOAT Meteorologist Corey Howard said there is about a 30% chance of rain for Albuquerque Sunday morning. He also said that fog conditions could impact the farewell mass ascension as well, leading to a possible static display on the ground of the park.
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