The Albuquerque Worldwide Balloon Fiesta is an annual scorching air balloon pageant that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the USA. It’s the largest scorching air balloon pageant on the earth, and it attracts over 500,000 guests annually. The pageant was first held in 1972, and it has grown in reputation through the years. The 2025 pageant would be the fiftieth anniversary of the occasion.
The pageant is a serious financial driver for Albuquerque. It’s estimated that the pageant generates over $100 million in income for the town annually. The pageant additionally creates jobs and helps native companies.