Each year the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta puts on a series of events called Balloon Glows where visitors from all over the world come to Albuquerque to experience the excitement of balloon fiesta in the evening.
Balloon Glows were invented in Albuquerque in 1979 when local pilots inflated balloons on Christmas Eve as a thank you to residents, according to the Balloon Fiesta’s website. Balloon Fiesta launched its first glow in 1987 which has since become one of the fiestas most popular events.
Following the glow, there is a fireworks show presented by Sandia Resort and Casino.
A round-trip trolly called The Lux: Trolley Glow through ABQ. Trolly Co. features a 14 seat Mercedes that travels from Hotel Albuquerque to Balloon Fiesta Park so passengers can experience the Twilight Twinkle Glow™, Balloon Glow, and Night Magic Glow™. This event only happens Oct. 10-12.
Evening sessions of balloon fiesta will continue on in the second half of balloon fiesta on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday and Friday there will be a Special Shape Glowdeo™ and Saturday will feature a Night Magic™ Glow, all beginning at 6 p.m.
