Albuquerque Interna tional Balloon Fies ta ® S ponsor Handboo k - 9 SAFETY TIPS 1. Limit alcohol consumption. You’re at a mile - high altitude, which increases alcohol ’ s effect. 2. D r ess in layer s . It’s sometimes very cool in the morni ng, but after sunrise, it will warm up. 3. Bring sunscreen. You’r e at a high altitude and at risk for sunburn. 4. Bring appropriate eye protection. Sun and wind can damage your eyes on sunny or win d y days. 5. Don ’ t smoke anyw h er e near the balloons. A lit cigar ette can ignite a balloon’s propane fuel tank or melt the envelope’ s fabric. Smoking is Prohibi ted inside Balloon Fiest a Park by city ordinance . 6. Choose a place to meet in case someone gets separat e d. Make sur e children car ry identification. 7. Don’t “drive and wat ch” at the same time. 8. Watch where you’re walking. Beware of v e hicles moving around the field, especially emergency vehicles needing to get through the crowd. 9. Bring a flashlight for evening events. 10. Tak e note of wh er e you have parked your car – it’s mor e difficult to find in the dark . RULES, REGULATIONS AND GUIDE LINE S Alcoholic Beverages, Intoxicants – Except in approved Corporate Village areas, Sponsor shall not use or bring to Balloon F i esta Park gr o unds any al co holic beverages or any other intoxica nts. Cleaning of Exhibit Area – Keep your area and the area i mmed iately surrounding your space in a neat and clean condition. We appreciate your help in enhancing the appearance of Balloon Fi e sta Park. F i re Lanes - Th e Exhibit area is not accessible by v ehicle from 5:30 to 10:00 am, o r 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Parking is proh ibited on all fire lanes . V ehicles that are left on fire lanes will be towed at the owner’s expense and entry privileges to B a lloon Fiesta Park will b e revoked. Fire Extinguishers - Each t ent will be equipped with at le ast one hand - held fire extingui sher with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC. Such extinguisher will be currently inspected and tagged showing its annual servicing. Gam b ling, Games – Raffles an d other activities involving money for “chance” are prohibited. Handi cap Accessibility – Special par king and restroom facilities are provided at Balloon Fiesta Park. Courtesy carts are available for transportation from specific s t ops in Ballo o n Fiesta Pa rk to designated handicap parking lots . Courtesy carts are desig nated with signage. Balloon Fiesta P ark is over 360 acres w it h the la unch field consisting of more than 80 acres (approximately 54 football fields). S cooters and whee l chairs are a v ailable for rent.
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