Overview

• Saturday’s Day 8 balloons did not go up, reflecting continued weather holds as the Fiesta heads into its closing days.
• Officials say they are monitoring forecasts closely and remain focused on getting the remaining events off safely.
• Fiesta tickets for sessions without launches have been reset, allowing affected visitors to return on another day.
• Parking outside Balloon Fiesta Park reached capacity Friday morning, prompting reminders to use park‑and‑ride and bike valet.
• Launch decisions are led by Balloonmeister Henry Rosenbaum in coordination with weather, flight safety and FAA teams, with a Sunport airspace waiver enabling up to 500 balloons.