The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will host its first official event outside Balloon Fiesta Park when 66 remote-controlled hot air balloons line a half-mile stretch of historic Route 66 in October, organizers announced Monday.
The “Globito Glow in the Village” will take place Oct. 6 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. along 4th Street in the Village of Los Ranchos, weather permitting, according to a news release from Balloon Fiesta officials. The free event will feature a static display and glow of one-third-scale remote-controlled balloons known as Globitos.
“This special evening is a way to honor two incredible milestones while showcasing innovation and expanding the reach of the Balloon Fiesta experience,” Julie Morgas Baca, executive director of Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Inc., said in the release…