Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2002: An Index to AVweb's Coverage

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2002: An Index to AVweb’s Coverage

Editorial Staff

Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The articles provide coverage of the 31st annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 2002, highlighting its global appeal to pilots and spectators.
The event is described as a massive, spectacular celebration of ballooning and is claimed to be the most-photographed event in the world.
AVweb's Senior News Editor Mary Grady filed a special report and contributed two parts of an image gallery from the fiesta.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2002

Now in its 31st year, Albuquerque’s annual extravaganza of ballooning attracts pilots and spectators from all over the world. It’s a massive congregation of the devoted and the dilettante, a celebration of the mystery and magic of this most ancient form of flight, and pure spectacle. AVweb’s Senior News Editor Mary Grady was there, and filed this report.

Balloon Fiesta 2002 Image Gallery, Part One

They claim this Balloon Fiesta is the most-photographed event in the world. AVweb’s Mary Grady was one of the photographers this year, and she gives us just a taste of the event.

Balloon Fiesta 2002 Image Gallery, Part Two

More images from the Fiesta, including the return of the cow. Next year, you’ll just have to see it for yourself!