31 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2022 Media Guide 2014 will welcome the Blue Sky Pavilion, a space at Balloon Fiesta Park solely dedicated to hosting guests’ milestone events like weddings, reunions and anniversary parties. 2015 the world famous sky racing team, Parabatix flew at Balloon Fiesta Park. A daily laser show was also featured for the first time and this year also introduced the 12,000-square-foot Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavilion and a bronze statue of Sid welcoming pilots, crews and guests. 2016 will be the first year the Balloon Fiesta will host the Balloon Federation of America’s US Women’s National Championship 2017 was the year Balloon Fiesta introduced the Candlestick show to the opening ceremonies. 2018 marked the year that Balloon Fiesta introduced two new guest programs to the event; Glamping and the Concierge Program. 2019 was the first year Balloon Fiesta introduced a second Park and Ride loading and unloading location at Balloon Fiesta Park 2020 was the only year Balloon Fiesta did not hold an event since its inception; the 49th event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 brings Balloon Fiesta its first Remote Control Balloon Exhibition, featuring 35 remote controlled balloons that are a fraction of the size of traditional hot air balloons. 2022 is the 50th event, a milestone celebration for Balloon Fiesta BALLOON FIESTA HISTORY 50 YEARS OF BALLOON FIESTA HISTORY