BALLOON FIESTA

More than 600 hot-air balloons recently filled the sky above Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the 50th International Balloon Fiesta. Hundreds of pilots participated in the event – the largest hot-air balloon event in the world – showing off their weird and wonderful balloons.

While rainy conditions caused some events to be postponed, participants and spectators were in good spirits.

“It’s just such a cool experience,” a festivalgoer said.

“Everyone is so festive even in weather delays. We have a football out or a Frisbee, just having a good time,” a worker said.