Preparations are underway for the opening of the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, near Barcelona, Spain, on July 10, 2025. Around 50 hot air balloons will participate in Southern Europe’s largest ballooning event.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA)
A colorful hot air balloon ascends during the opening of the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Spain, on July 10, 2025.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA)
A detailed view of one of the vibrant hot air balloons participating in the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Spain, July 10, 2025.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA)
A detailed view of one of the vibrant hot air balloons participating in the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Spain, July 10, 2025.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA)
Preparations underway for the opening event of the 29th European Balloon Festival in the town of Igualada, Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 July 2025. (Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA)
Preparations underway for the opening event of the 29th European Balloon Festival in the town of Igualada, Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 July 2025. (Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA)
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Several balloons take part in the opening event of the 29th European Balloon Festival in the town of Igualada, Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 July 2025. Some 50 balloons are attending the festival, the biggest event of southern Europe. (Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA)
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