Hosted by Tequila Rose and Tarantula Tequila. The airships are here! This spectacular event features a beautiful display of colorful hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost. Enjoy the beauty of seeing 25 balloons climb skyward and float down the Animas Valley. The Saturday Mass Ascension will be held adjacent to the railroad tracks on HWY 550 N. What a way to wake up! All persons interested in volunteering for chase crews should call the event coordinators. Special thanks to the Durango Amateur Radio Club for balloon safety communications and to Selph’s Propane for the fuel, without which the balloons could not fly. See also Sunday 8 AM. (Park at Animas Valley Elem. School)