The 2014 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to begin this weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA). It is the biggest gathering of balloons anywhere on this planet. For 9 days every October, the clear desert skies are painted with a kaleidoscope of color as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts October 4 until October 12 this year.