But the fun of hot air balloon festivals doesn't stop ... The European Balloon Festival includes balloon competitions, live music, kids' activities, a night glow event and fireworks.

The history of balloon flight dates to 1783, when two French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier, discovered that filling a bag with hot air would cause it to rise. They demonstrated their ...

A large number of hot air balloons went up into the sky on October 5, marking the start of the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day gathering draws thousands of ...