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FIG 2025 Lifts Off in León With More Than 200 Balloons and Disney’s 70th-Anniversary Showpiece

Free entry on opening day fueled a surge of visitors to León.

Overview

  • The Festival Internacional del Globo runs November 14–17 at Parque Metropolitano de León with over 200 hot-air balloons from 25 countries.
  • Disneyland Resort’s “Celebrate Happiness” balloon marks the park’s 70th anniversary and represents its fifth participation at the festival.
  • The “Viernes de la Gente” initiative granted free admission on day one, drawing large crowds from multiple Mexican states.
  • This year’s roster includes 30 special-shaped balloons, with 10 figures debuting at the event.
  • The music program spans the weekend, with Gloria Trevi performing on November 14, Afrojack and Dimitri Vegas scheduled for November 15, and Carin León slated for November 16.