Welcome to the Official Red Rock Balloon Rally website. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Red Rock Balloon Rally, the second largest balloon rally in the world, with 200 balloons. Red Rock Park, with its massive, smooth sandstone bluffs and deep canyons is the perfect backdrop for the colorful nylon spectacle viewed by thousands of visitors each year since 1981.

The Red Rock Balloon Rally Association, which hosts the balloon rally, has been uplifting the Gallup community since 1981, partnering with many non-profit groups and contributing tens of thousands of dollars to their fund raising efforts.

The Balloon Rally schedule of events includes mass ascensions, balloon glows and competition with beautiful, hand crafted Native American arts and crafts. Admission is free. For information about attending this event call 1 (800) 380-4989.

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