The International Balloon Festival 2022 (FIG) de León, Guanajuato, is about to start! It is one of the three main air navigation events worldwide. Likewise, it is one of the great festivals in Mexico, which will put León in the eyes of the entire world from November 18 to 21. ready to live this spectacular event?
The International Balloon Festival turns 20
The first edition of FIG It was held in 2002. On the first day of December of that year, there were 25 hot air balloons that filled the sky to the delight of the attendees. Since then, in each edition the number of balloons has increased and the surprises have also been bigger and bigger.
Internationally famous pilots and balloons with surprising shapes have gathered in León to participate in the International Balloon Festival that we should all experience at least once in our lives, it is really surprising!
After a virtual edition, which made history for being the first edition of the FIG totally virtual, and a return like the greats in 2021, this year they have many surprises prepared to enjoy the Festival like never before.
The appointment will be, as in previous editions, in the Metropolitan Park of León, from November 18 to 21. The four days of the festival, from Friday to Monday, the appointment for inflation and takeoff is at 06:30 hrs., at the FIG aerodrome.
This year, 200 balloons will rise in the sky of León during the four days, and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, they will also be inflated at night, anchored to the ground, to offer an amazing light show, in the calls “Magic night”.
The musical shows will be present throughout the day, with various artistic shows that will occupy the different stages of the FIG. Various bands participate, some of them proudly from Guanajuato, of all genres to please all those present.
Consult the complete program on the official website of the León International Balloon Festival.
The International Balloon Festival will be held from November 18 to 21, 2022, at the Leon Metropolitan Park located at Prolongación Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos Nte. S/N, El Palote, Leon, Guanajuato.
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