49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to take off Oct. 2

Six months from now, Albuquerque residents and tourists from around the world will see the mass ascension of hot-air balloons for the first time in nearly two years to kick off the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Balloon Fiesta leadership announced Friday that tickets will go on sale July 2 for the nine-day festival, which will run Oct. 2-10. Traditionally, tickets go on sale six months out for the event, but Balloon Fiesta is holding off until July to gather more information about…

Source: The Business Journal