PHOTOS: A beautiful morning for Monday’s double ascension

Posted: Oct 7, 2019 / 11:26 AM MDT / Updated: Sep 10, 2020 / 05:05 PM MDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A beautiful morning for Monday’s double ascension at the International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

Rainbow Ryders inflating. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Double ascension begins with balloons lifting into the sky. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Balloon Fiesta continues to be the most photographed event as many pulled out their cameras to capture the balloons. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Balloon crew setting up for their flight. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Birthdays being celebrated at the Balloon Fiesta. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Smurf Balloon preparing to take flight. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

More balloon crews preparing for flight. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Zebra helping balloon prepare for lift off. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

The popular Yoda balloon making its appearance this morning. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Stormtroopers and other Star Wars characters hanging out with crowds while the Yoda balloon takes flight. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

The Albuquerque sky is filled with balloons. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Vendors ready to sell various merchandise to the crowds. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

APD taking their photos with the balloons. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

APD’s pink car in support of breast cancer awareness. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Balloons surrounding the ‘One Albuquerque’ sign. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

KRQE’s film crew capturing the balloons in the sky during the live show. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Giant ‘Hot Air’ license plate greets people entering the park. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Balloon flying competition begins after the double ascension. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Balloon flying competition begins after the double ascension. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Balloon flying competition begins after the double ascension. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Groot greets people that went to check out the AIBF Chainsaw carving demonstration. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

Chainsaw carvers showing live demonstrations to the crowds. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)

‘Blue’ is an entry up for auction during the AIBF Chainsaw carving demonstration. (Sara Rose | Social Media Manager)