The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly hot air balloon festival held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest hot air balloon festival in the world and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The festival features mass ascensions of hot air balloons, balloon glows, competitions, and a variety of other events and activities. It usually takes place in early October and lasts for nine days. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a spectacular display of colorful hot air balloons against the backdrop of the beautiful New Mexico skies.