Dozens of new shapes will take to the skies this year, including a concrete mixer from Duke City Redi Mix.

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The balloon fiesta, held Oct. 5-13, is the "world's largest gathering to celebrate hot air balloons" and balloonists, according to the festival website.

A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

The festival includes live music, balloon animals, a bounce house, craft vendors and multiple flights from the hot air balloons.