Fried Everything! Lots of good junk food to get the heart pumping at 4:30am!

"Smokey the Bear" balloon crew are interviewed by Channel 4 News Nut.

Dawn Patrol, where 5-6 balloons ascend first before sunrise to check the air currents.

High winds cause balloons to "kiss."

Old Glory participates in the Dawn Patrol

The Dawn Patrol, preparing to take flight to check the wind currents aloft before the Mass Ascension

The Balloon Fiesta has a "Main Street" that is lined with souvenir shops and carnival food.

The first balloon launch of the day is the fireman. He will carry the Stars and Stripes over the field.

The "zebras, or field officials " watch as the fireman is inflated.

Some Zebras take their nicknames more seriously than others.