ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 5, marks the launch of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. At 6 a.m. each morning through the nine days of events, pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower to discuss the weather and flying conditions for the day ahead. If any of the following scenarios occur, the day's events may be postponed or canceled: Winds faster than 10 knots (approximately 11.5 miles per hour) Less than 3 miles of visibility Clouds below 1,500 feet Rain Balloon Fiesta 2024: What you need to know Schedule of events: Saturday, October 5 5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show 6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show 6:30 a.m. Morning Glow 7 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 7 a.m. Mass Ascension 8 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Exhibition 10 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Auction 3 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Exhibition 5 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving 6:30 p.m. Twilight Twinkle Glow 7:30 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving 7:45 p.m. Drone Light Show 8 p.m. AfterGlow Fireworks Show