The farewell mass ascension on the final day of the 47th International Balloon Fiesta was canceled Sunday because of rain and high winds. “It was a well-run, safe event. Unfortunately, we can change ...

The closing mass ascension of this year’s annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has been canceled. The event, which is one of the most photographic events in the world, was canceled due to ...

EGG HARBOR CITY— City Council on Thursday, Feb. 22 introduced an addition to its nuisance ordinance banning the mass release of lighter-than-air balloons into the atmosphere. With the prevailing winds ...

A new North Carolina law, effective October 1, 2025, prohibits mass balloon releases. The law aims to protect wildlife and the environment from the dangers of balloon litter. Several other states, ...

The 52nd Balloon Fiesta continued Sunday with an event debut and a mass ascension. Balloon pilots were seen ascending across the Albuquerque sky for the mass ascension. Several special shapes could be ...

A montage of the impact of several water balloons. Credit: E Jambon-Puillet and PT Brun) It is virtually impossible to burst a water balloon by throwing it at a wall unless the balloon has been ...