• A hot air balloon lifts off between other balloons still inflating. AP Photo
    A hot air balloon lifts off between other balloons still inflating. AP Photo
  • A youngster helps lift a hot air balloon skyward. AP Photo
    A youngster helps lift a hot air balloon skyward. AP Photo
  • Balloons fly north of the field. AP Photo
    Balloons fly north of the field. AP Photo
  • The French flag is waved as the "Scy-chazelle" balloon launches. AP Photo
    The French flag is waved as the "Scy-chazelle" balloon launches. AP Photo
  • Visitors to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. AP Photo
    Visitors to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. AP Photo
  • The silhouettes of spectators are seen from the inside of a hot air balloon inflating. AP Photo
    The silhouettes of spectators are seen from the inside of a hot air balloon inflating. AP Photo
  • Hot air balloons drift over the village of Corrales, New Mexico. AP Photo
    Hot air balloons drift over the village of Corrales, New Mexico. AP Photo
  • Hot air balloons prepare for launch during the Mass Ascension at Balloon Fiesta Park. AP Photo
    Hot air balloons prepare for launch during the Mass Ascension at Balloon Fiesta Park. AP Photo

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October 14, 2018

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