7 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2022 Media Guide [CONTINUED] EVENTS INSIDE THE PARK TWILIGHT TWINKLE GLOW™, BALLOON GLOW & NIGHT MAGIC GLOW™ (October 1, 2 and 8) Highly anticipated events, the Twilight Twinkle Glow™, Balloon Glow and Night Magic Glow™ light up Balloon Fiesta Park. Just before dusk, balloons are inflated and tethered, the Balloonmeister then orders ignition and the burners fill the balloons and the sky with a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors. Guests can walk amongst the balloons and take in the brilliance. The magnificent tradition started in 1979. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show. AFTERGLOW™ FIREWORKS SHOW (October 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8) After the launch field is clear of balloons, on scheduled evenings, the AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show begins. Guests interested in seeing the fireworks show should arrive in time for the evening’s balloon event. FLIGHT OF THE NATIONS MID-WEEK MASS ASCENSION (October 5) This special ballooning event, which started in 1998, highlights the international flair of Balloon Fiesta; Flight of the Nations showcases all of the participating countries during a mid-week flight. Balloon teams representing each country will carry their nation’s flag in the flight that precedes the mid-week Mass Ascension. This year pilots and balloons representing 21 countries have indicated their attendance at this year’s event. FIESTA DE LOS GLOBITOS (October 2, 5 and 7) Balloon Fiesta’s second annual remote-control balloon rally will feature more than 80 tethered balloons, which are scale model balloons, about 30 feet tall. The mini mass ascensions will take place at Balloon Fiesta Park, from 7:30-11 a.m. on October 2, 5, and 7. TRIBUTE BALLOON FILIGHT (September 30 and October 1) The 50th Balloon Fiesta celebration will include a Tributeflight of 13 balloons, at Coronado Center on Friday, September 30, 2022. The original flight occurred on April 8, 1972. The tribute will coincide with Albuquerque Aloft. The same tribute flight will also take place during opening ceremonies at Balloon Fiesta Park on October 1.