Green flag for static display: winds cancel Thursday's flights at sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta
Tiny the Fire Dog special shape balloon is the first to join Dawn Patrol in the static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
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"It's not a green chile day, but we don't have a red chile day, we just have a yellow banana day," said the announcer over the loudspeaker at Balloon Fiesta Park on the sixth day of the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta.
Visitors couldn't feel the wind from the field, but the special shapes morning flight was turned into a static show as high wind possibilities above the park made flying unsafe.
After a static Dawn Patrol, the special shapes started setting up 鈥� Tiny the Fire Dog balloon was the first to inflate 鈥� joining Dawn Patrol before the sun was up.
Instead of the normal American flag flight with the National Anthem, pilots did a candlestick display, where they light their burners before the balloon envelope is attached.
The Ring Toss Fly In competition was also cancelled as a result of the high winds warning.
Photos: Thursday at Balloon Fiesta, special shapes, chainsaw carving and sand art
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Photo galleries of the 2023 sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta
Visitors walk along the vendors row before the show starts at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Visitors stand in line at the Blakes Lotaburger booth before the show starts at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Tiny the Fire Dog special shape balloon is the first to join Dawn Patrol in the static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Pilots pull their burners for a candlestick display in place of raising the American flag during the National Anthem at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Special Shapes stand for a static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Special Shapes stand for a static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Special Shapes stand for a static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Jonathan Brezzee, left, and Daniel Peck pull down the Preventive Pest Control Balloon at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Special shapes stand static at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Daniel Peck pulls the line as the crew works to pack up the Preventive Pest Control balloon at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Pilot Cameron Wall pulls the propane on the Mr. Winter special shape balloon at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta. His dad, Byron Wall chats with passersby as Ian Kapinos and Amanda Brodbeck wait to handout balloon cards. Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
The inside of the Mr. Winter special shape balloon at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Amanda Brodbeck hands out cards to visitors while chatting with a friend on FaceTime from the Mr. Winter balloon during the static special shapes display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Pilot Cameron Wall poses for a picture with visitors to the Mr. Winter special shape balloon at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
The Mr. Winter special shape balloon looks over the field at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Special shape bulldog balloons stand together during the static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Returning favorite Airabelle the Creamland cow balloon and new shape Coocko Mag from Brazil stand near each other during the static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Airabelle the Creamland cow balloon keeps an eye on visitors during the static special shapes display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Dyno, a new special shape balloon at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta, stands over the field during the static display on Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Crew memebers work to pack away Coocko Mag after a static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Mandrill, the special shape balloon from Brazil, stands over the crowds at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta during a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
A Brazilian flag waves from the Magic Luna balloon during the special shapes static display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Balloons are reflected in the windows of a bus at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
A chainsaw-carved bear stands on display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw-carved benches stand on display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw-carved art work for sale stands on display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw-carved art work for sale stands on display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw-carved art work for sale stands on display at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw-carved art work for sale stands on display while participants in the Chainsaw Carving Competition work in the background at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Visitors watch participants in the Chainsaw Carving Competion work at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw Carving Competition participants shape logs into works of art at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw Carving Competition participants shape logs into works of art at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw Carving Competition participants shape logs into works of art at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw Carving Competition participants shape logs into works of art at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw Carving Competition participants shape logs into works of art at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
Chainsaw Carving Competition participants shape logs into works of art at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
A sand artist sculpts the special shapes balloons out of sand at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
A sand artist shapes the special shapes balloons out of sand at the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / sa国际传媒官网网页入口)
