Balloon Fiesta: June 2019 Newsletter

Balloon Fiesta Insider

One of the topics we get the most questions about is getting to Balloon Fiesta Park. One of those methods is the Fiesta Express Park & Ride. We're working on some exciting changes that will make your Park & Ride experience more efficient:

Park & Ride ticket sales will only be available for purchase online to help increase the efficiency of lines and bus loading times.
The Park & Ride lots at Cottonwood and Coronado Malls have been reorganized to incorporate more buses and faster loading times.
Park & Ride check-in times have been sorted into two waves, 4:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. for morning sessions and 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for evening sessions.
Park & Ride loading areas at Balloon Fiesta Park are being expanded to two areas instead of one to allow more buses to be loaded at one time.

For more information about our latest 60-day guest update please click here: https://balloonfiesta.com/Post/Guest-Event-Update

Merchandise Update

The 2019 Balloon Fiesta pins have started to arrive! These small trinkets are a guest-favorite, collectible item, and a unique way to commemorate your experience. Whether it's an event pin or one that celebrates a special shape balloon, there's a design for every moment you want to remember! To purchase, stop by our gift shop, located at 4401 Alameda Blvd NE. Albuquerque, NM 87113, or visit our online store .

Inside the Basket

Lt. Zak Cottrell, APD

Lieutenant Zak Cottrell of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) oversees the direction of guests traveling to and from Balloon Fiesta Park.

In this month's Inside the Basket, learn more about APD's role in guest safety and take a look at some of Lieutentant Cottrell's favorite tips to help guests have a safe and fun experience.

June in Ballooning

On June 11, 1897, Swedish engineer Salomon Andree took flight in his balloon the Ornen, as he attempted to successfully reach the North Pole. At this time, no one had successfully ventured to the North Pole. With a goal of using his gas balloon to fly over this location, he took off with a crew that included Nils Strindberg and Knut Fraenkel. Unfortunately, this attempt was unsuccessful.

June Photo-of-the-Month

We have received some beautiful pictures of last year's event, submitted through Balloon Fiesta's social media! Below is the photo chosen for June. Thank you @Tina Webb !

Do you have a favorite Balloon Fiesta photo? Share it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag our page for a chance to be featured in next month's newsletter!

Sponsor Spotlight

We're excited to announce that XTO Energy Inc. has become a sponsor of Balloon Fiesta! XTO Energy Inc. is a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation and has expertise in developing tight gas, shale gas and unconventional oil resources. XTO has operations in all major U.S. producing regions, including the Delaware Basin of New Mexico, operates in two New Mexico counties and holds over 400,000 acres in the state.

XTO believes Balloon Fiesta is an event like no other. It's where the world comes to New Mexico to celebrate its rich culture and heritage. New Mexico is important to XTO, and Balloon Fiesta provides the opportunity to become a part of the state's economic growth and heritage. Balloon Fiesta not only provides XTO with the opportunity to showcase their brand, but also show their commitment to the state. Balloon Fiesta would like to thank them for their support!