ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta don land for 53rd time this year, and as usual, na plenty excitement dey for ground. This year no different, as crowd come gather to witness mass ascension wey no fit happen today, thanks to some heavy winds aloft wey refuse make balloons lift. No wahala, sha, dem still show plenty sweet balloon display dem who whine to watch.
The day start early as usual o. People don already dey park and chook their eyes for sky by 4:30 a.m., as dem dey expect mass ascension for 7 a.m. but winds decide say, “Nope!” Skull dey watch as yellow flag fly, signaling say static display go hold instead. Dem let the balloons stay on ground for people wey dey eager to see.
From dawn patrol wey impressed crowd with as e dey test the wind, to families wey dey snap photographs, the vibes for Balloon Fiesta Park no be here. Padi dey come from far and near; people dey chop breakfast burritos, ice cream, and even some sweet chocolate chip cookies wey dey sweet pass for the stand. People wey dey enjoy bun and choco on their way to the park no mind the wind wahala.
Even as wind no gree allow the balloons fly, the static display still showcase different beautiful balloons wey dey fill the sky and ground. Families dey bring their biko plus portable chairs to sit down enjoy the show and meet new friends. The temperature dey cool too, so perfect for those wey gree to chill outside and enjoy the atmosphere.
As the day dey go, activities no stop. Dem get chainsaw carving at 3 p.m., Team Fast Track skydiving at 5 p.m., and later on, the popular twilight glow wey dey bring joy to many eyes. As night dey fall, people go gather again to watch the drone show wey dey shine and make display for some fireworks. Na true spectacle!
For those wey never come, Ballon Fiesta be place wey your dreams fit take flight, no be only for the balloons but for laughter, friendship, and community togetherness. With 800,000 people expected this year, obodo na left with many memories, small talk plus plenty smiles. Tomorrow na another day, and fingers dey cross for better weather. Balloon Fiesta wey dey sweet pass pepper soup!
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