Mass Happiness

October 5

Mass Happiness

They call it "mass ascension" and it produces "mass happiness."

It happens every year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: 550 balloons from 17 countries and 38 states take to the skies in what organizers say is the largest hot air balloon gathering in the world. (Seriously, hundreds of hot air balloons all gather on a field and start heading upward at the same time — it's incredible.)

But you don't need to hear me blab on about it. Check out the pictures, all courtesy the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.

-- Erin Green