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Balloon Fiesta Set to Dazzle Albuquerque Crowds
The 17th annual International Balloon Fiesta, nicknamed The Big One, arrives in Albuquerque with about 517 balloons and 705 pilots from eight countries. Spectators number around 700,000 for weekend mass ascensions and events such as the balloon glow, ring the bottle, key grab, and a balloon fiesta drop. Balloon prices range from 4,000 to 30,000 dollars. pilots require FAA licenses renewed every two years. Balloon launches occur early, fuel limits flights, and park rides via Sun Tran operate Oct 1 2 and 8 9 with ticket prices listed.
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Jay Levine
Albuquerque
Fiesta
Jean Jordan
Jordan
France
Canada
England
Australia
Japan
Hungary
Switzerland
Scotland
Federal Aviation Association