Balloons return to New Mexico skies for annual fiesta after pandemic pause By Reuters
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) – Tons of of sizzling air balloons launched into the skies over Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday for the primary time in two years, as the town’s balloon fiesta returned following a pause as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
Yoda, Smokey the Bear and the Creamland Cow have been among the notable balloons that took flight within the Mass Ascension that kicked off the forty ninth annual competition.
The Albuquerque Worldwide Balloon Fiesta (NASDAQ:) brings hundreds of thousands of vacationer {dollars} into the town however final yr’s occasion was canceled as a precaution due to the pandemic.
The occasion’s web site says 588 sizzling air balloons will participate and that almost 900,000 guests are anticipated to attend.
This yr’s nine-day extravaganza options balloon races, nighttime balloon launches and occasions together with musical performances and a chainsaw carving exhibition.
Whereas the occasion isn’t requiring proof of vaccination towards COVID-19, contributors are required to put on masks indoors or at crowded out of doors settings.
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