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Balloon Fiesta |
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The first morning was the special shape baloons "Glowdeo". |
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I love the smell of burning propane in the morning. |
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As the evening sky got darker, the balloons really glow as the crews light the burners. |
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Champagne, anyone? |
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Each morning, one or more balloons start off the launch by carrying aloft an American flag, with the Star Spangled Banner playing over the loud speakers. |
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