NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday, October 10, is Day 7 of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day's weather conditions and determine if balloons are safe to launch.

Friday's scheduled events include a Special Shape Rodeo™ in the morning, Fiesta de Globitos, Special Shape Glowdeo™ in the evening and more.

Friday, October 10 • 4:30 am Kids’ Day Goodie Bag Distribution Begins • 5:45 am Drone Light Show • 6:00 am Dawn Patrol • 7:00 am Special Shape Rodeo™ • 7:00 am Balloon Launch • 7:30 – 11 am Fiesta de los Globitos (RC Balloon Exhibition) • 8:00 am Fly In Competition • 8 am – noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition • 10:00 am Chainsaw Carving Auction • 3 – 6 pm Chainsaw Carving Exh

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