What You Missed At Ballon Fiesta 2025

🎈 We finally made it to the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and this year we’re experiencing it up close and personal with Full-Time Families (FTF)! 🚐✨ In this video, you’ll see what it’s really like to crew with a balloon team for the first time, as we join Team “Carried Away” for opening ceremonies. From our crew training to the breathtaking Dawn Patrol, to the candlestick ceremony, and the Night Glow, this was an unforgettable time at the Balloon Fiesta. 💬 Stay tuned for a once in a lifetime experience! 👇 Tell us what part of the Fiesta amazed you most — Dawn Patrol, Night Glow, or the fireworks finale! ⸻ Video Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Balloon Fiesta 2025 🎈 02:07 – Our First Impressions of the Fiesta 04:02 – Crew Training with “Carried Away” 05:02 – Early Morning Launch Prep 05:43 – What’s Dawn Patrol & Candle Stick? 07:33 – National Anthem 08:50 – Crown Line Role: Keeping the Balloon Steady 10:15 – Evening Return: The Night Glow Begins 13:23 – Skydivers & Dramatic Light Show 14:24 – Fireworks Finale 🎆 15:00 – Closing Credits ⸻ 📍 About Our Family Routes (OFR): ================================================== If you're new here, welcome! We are "Our Family Routes", a family who is changing their route from the typical "American dream" to one that allows us to travel, explore and create a life aligned with our values. We are healing our family physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and financially. Follow us to learn how you can do the same! IG: @our.family.routes FB: Our Family Routes YT: Our Family Routes Blog: www.ourfamilyroutes.com =================================================== 🚌 Join Our Journey: Subscribe → @OurFamilyRoutes Follow daily adventures → Instagram Learn more → www.ourfamilyroutes.com ⸻ 💬 Let’s Chat! Have you ever been to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta? 🎈 Would you join a crew if you had the chance? Let us know in the comments — and if you were at the 2025 Fiesta with Full-Time Families, say hi below! 👇