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Photos: Hot air balloon festival kicks off in Mexico

Colourful balloons of all forms and sizes filled the skies over the city of Leon

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Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico.
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The festival features 200 hot air balloons and pilots from 15 different countries are seen by over 400,000 spectators.
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A hot-air balloon depicting Mickey Mouse.
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Men prepare hot-air balloons during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon
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People are seen onboard hot-air balloons during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon.
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Character-themed hot air balloons take flight in Leon during the XVIII International Balloon Festival.
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The International Balloon Festival celebrated its 18th edition over the Mexican city of Leon.
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The International Balloon Festival will last until November 18.
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Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon
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Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon
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Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon
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Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon
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