Pilots get the green flag for first Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension

By KOB

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Colorful hot air balloons filled the sky for the first day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Pilots received the green flag, which means the weather cooperated for the first Mass Ascension. 

If you didn’t make it to Balloon Fiesta Park Saturday morning, you can watch our livestream here.

For the latest on all things Balloon Fiesta, check out the Balloon Fiesta page on KOB.com.