ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta marks the 40th anniversary of the very first special shape balloon to fly at the event – Chic-I-Boom.

On October 6, 1983, Chic-I-Boom flew for the first time for a filming of the TV show "That's Incredible." That year's Balloon Fiesta would be its Albuquerque debut and the first special shape to ...

Since the first special shape event took place in 1989, they have become a big part of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. More information on special shapes at Balloon Fiesta, click here.