Photos: Hot air balloon festival kicks off in Mexico

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

Published: November 17, 2019 14:38 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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Copy of 946264-01-08-1573986963139 — Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946254-01-08-1573986978681 — The festival features 200 hot air balloons and pilots from 15 different countries are seen by over 400,000 spectators. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946266-01-08-1573986964905 — A hot-air balloon depicting Mickey Mouse. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946249-01-08-1573986972341 — Men prepare hot-air balloons during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946268-01-08-1573986967074 — People are seen onboard hot-air balloons during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946255-01-08-1573986981018 — Character-themed hot air balloons take flight in Leon during the XVIII International Balloon Festival. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946252-01-08-1573986974410 — The International Balloon Festival celebrated its 18th edition over the Mexican city of Leon. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946253-01-08-1573986976385 — The International Balloon Festival will last until November 18. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946259-01-08-1573986982966 — Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946260-01-08-1573986953094 — Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946261-01-08-1573986955299 — Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 946492-01-08-1573986969257 — Hot-air balloons are seen during the XVIII International Balloon Festival at the Metropolitan Park in Leon Image Credit: AFP

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