ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The green flag flew at Balloon Fiesta Park for Day 7 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Friday.

Pilots received the green flag around 7:12 a.m. and the Special Shapes Rodeo is underway. The sunrise patrol began at 6:23 a.m. with the Albuquerque Girl Choir performing the national anthem.

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The Green Flag is flying!

Special Shapes Rodeo is highly recommended! Fiesta de los Globitos will coincide with a mini-mass ascent of tethered remote control balloons at 7:30 am

— Balloon Fiesta (@balloonfiesta) October 11, 2024

Good morning and welcome!

Rise bright and early for day 7 of Balloon Fiesta! Stay tuned for more information on today’s events.

— Balloon Fiesta (@balloonfiesta) October 11, 2024

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