For nine days this past October, the KNME-TV crew followed the story of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. On Monday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., KNME-TV, channel 5.1 will present “Balloon Fiesta,” highlighting the events that make the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta special.
Photographed and shown in high definition video, “Balloon Fiesta” gives viewers an up-close and personal experience of the fiesta, from the mass ascensions to the Special Shapes Rodeo, evening balloon glows, competitions and more. Several pilots are featured, including a pilot making the journey to Albuquerque from Croatia.
This documentary also shares the variety of activities for pilots and spectators attending the Balloon Fiesta. Experience the thrills, disappointments, near-misses and victories, as pilots vie for prizes in competitions; then, crews tailgate, share stories and reconnect with old friends. Today’s special shape balloons are crowd pleasers – with some, like the Darth Vader balloon, attracting a cult following.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta consistently has the largest gathering of special shape balloons in the world.
Media Contact: Evy Todd, (505) 277-1218; e-mail: etodd@knme.org