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Final Saturday Arrives at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta With Weather in Focus

Launch decisions hinge on 6 a.m. pilot briefings following Thursday's weather-related Glowdeo cancellation.

Overview

  • Organizers note most sessions have already taken place as the festival enters its last weekend day.
  • KOAT reports traffic into Balloon Fiesta Park was smooth early Saturday at 4:07 a.m.
  • Thursday night's Special Shapes Glowdeo was called off due to weather, according to local coverage.
  • Friday's schedule featured the Special Shape Rodeo in the morning with additional attractions such as a drone light show, Team Fastrax skydiving and an After Glow fireworks show.
  • Pilots meet each morning at the briefing tower at 6 a.m. to review weather and determine whether launches can proceed.