53rd Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Comes to an End
The 53rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has concluded, with hotel owners and managers reporting notable trends and changes.
Notable Changes and Events
This year's edition saw the first-ever Fiesta event outside of Balloon Fiesta Park, the Globito Glow event, held in Los Ranchos along Fourth Street.
- The gas balloon races were skipped due to a scheduling conflict in France.
- Eleven special shapes made their debut at the event.
The future of the "Darth Vader" balloon remains uncertain, with a fundraising effort underway to rebuild its fabric.
Weather Issues
Several sessions of the Fiesta were changed or canceled due to wind or rain.
Author's summary: Balloon Fiesta ends with changes and trends.
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