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León Balloon Festival Draws 200+ Balloons as Two Make Safe Emergency Landings

Authorities plan technical reviews following two injury-free road landings.

Overview

  • Two separate forced landings were recorded on Nov. 15 on Paseo del Moral and Libramiento José María Morelos, where drivers and bystanders helped stabilize the balloons.
  • No injuries or major damage were reported in either incident, and officials have not yet stated the cause of the emergency descents.
  • The festival runs through Nov. 17 at Parque Metropolitano de León with more than 200 balloons representing about 25 countries.
  • Disneyland Resort’s “Celebrate Happiness” 70th‑anniversary balloon is participating, with some reports citing prior FIG appearances despite another outlet calling this its first flight outside the U.S.
  • Headliners include Gloria Trevi (Nov. 14), Afrojack and Dimitri Vegas (Nov. 15), and Carin León (Nov. 16).