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Balloon Fiesta schedule: Wednesday, Oct. 10
Fiesta basics
What you need to know for the 2007 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta:
How much does it cost? $6 per adult. Children under 12 are admitted free.
Where's Balloon Fiesta Park? 4401 Alameda Blvd. N.E.
Where do I park? Lots are at the north and south ends of the park. The cost is $10 per car.
What if I can't or don't want to drive? Park and Ride service is offered at several locations across Albuquerque. Morning hours are 5-7 a.m. weekdays. Afternoon hours are 3:30-6:30 p.m.
You can also take the Rail Runner Express to the Journal Center stop, where Park and Ride will be available.
Cost (includes admission) $15 for ages 13-61; $12 for 62 and older; $5 for children 6-12; and free admission for children under 5.
Discounts available for advanced purchase. Call 821-1000 or visit balloonfiesta.com for details.
When should I arrive? By 5:30 a.m. for morning events, 4 p.m. for evening events. Gates open at 4:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
On the Web: balloonfiesta.com
Thursday
5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn patrol
7-8 a.m. Special Shape Rodeo
8-9 a.m. Flying competition and prize grab
4-6 p.m. Chain saw wood carving contest, north end of launch field
5:45-7:30 p.m. Special Shape Glowdeo
8-9 p.m. AfterGlow fireworks show
Friday
5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn patrol
7-8 a.m. Special Shape Rodeo
8-9 a.m. Key Grab competition
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Chain saw wood carving contest, north end of launch field
5:45-7:30 p.m. Special Shape Glowdeo
8-9 p.m. AfterGlow fireworks show
Saturday
5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn patrol
7-8 a.m. Mass ascension
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Chain saw wood carving contest, north end of launch field
5:45-7:30 p.m. Night Magic Glow
6-7 p.m. Chain saw carvers auction, north end of launch field
8-9 p.m. AfterGlow fireworks show
Sunday
5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn patrol
7-8 a.m. Farewell mass ascension
