The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2015 Has Announced That The Parabatix, International Sky Racers Will Perform At This Year’s Event

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2015 runs from October 3 through the 11th this year and they’re planning to have one of the biggest events ever. As if the balloons weren’t enough, they’ll now be holding an airshow proudly presenting the Parabatix, International Sky Racers.

Officials of the Balloon Fiesta, presented by Canon, announced last week that guests of the 2015 event will be treated to two new exciting demonstrations, before and after the balloons have launched.

Parabatix, International Sky Racers are a group made up of the world’s best freestyle paramotor pilots. They’ll be performing after many of the morning flying events and before the afternoon balloon glow events.

Flying since the 1990s, paramotors are engine-powered paragliders and can be explained as a cross between a parachute and an ultralight aircraft. Parabatix has created an exciting show for those on the ground. Sky Racing, created by Parabatix, features paramotor pilots flying just above the ground at speeds of 25 mph. The sky racer pilots fly through the sky circling giant inflatable pillars, completing accuracy-based tasks.

“After our last major sky race in the city of Dubai, we are excited to bring the Parabatix Sky Racing Series to the US. What better place than the largest ballooning event in the world, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta,” said Pascal Cambell-Jones, Parabatix founder.

Guests at the Balloon Fiesta will also enjoy first-rate laser light shows during the event this year. The laser shows, an entirely new occurrence at Balloon Fiesta, will take place every day, during the morning and evening sessions. The shows will feature straight beams shooting out across the launch field, images projecting onto balloons and will be choreographed to music played over the PA system.

Lasertainment, the company staging the laser show, is known for its highly entertaining demonstrations throughout the country, including the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas and New York.

“The laser show is sure to bring an extra layer of excitement to Balloon Fiesta. While the balloons will always be the stars of our show, it is our hope that the laser show will enhance our guests’ experience,” said Balloon Fiesta Executive Director Paul Smith.

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FMI: www.balloonfiesta.com