ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Rain, clouds, and a breeze welcomed Balloon Fiesta visitors on Saturday morning. The weather yielded a yellow flag which, in turn, canceled mass ascension.

Most pilots drove away with their balloon setups once the cancelation was announced. However, a few stayed behind to give the crowd a peek at what the festival is all about. Photos of the static displays and crowd can be seen below.

  • A slot machine shape made during the morning drone show.
  • The numbers ’25’ seen during the morning drone show.
A crew member is demonstrating how hot air is produced in the balloon.
Planes take flight over the festival.
A balloon lays on its side during inflation.
The Isleta Resort and Casino hot air balloon sits as a crowd watches the display.
A pumpkin balloon floats above the crowd for a static display.
  • The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network hot air balloon is inflating in this photo.
  • A balloon lays on its side during inflation.
  • This photo shows one of the first flames to inflate the Rio Grande Down Syndrom Network balloon.
  • The Rio Grande Down Syndrom Network hot air balloon held a static display Saturday morning.
A balloon is inflating as its neighbor balloon sits nearby.
A decorated van parked at Balloon Fiesta Park.
Flames are being shot from a balloon basket.
Two inflated balloons sit next to each other during a static display.