The Mass Ascension got underway around 7 a.m. Saturday to kick off Balloon Fiesta. The skies are clear and 45 degrees at 7:45am on this first day of the Balloon Fiesta! What a wonderful day in our Lord! High today in the Duke City will be 80!! Low tonight 47, High on Sunday 79! No rain or winds in the forecast! Cleat skies for the Balloonists! Also click here for a blessing!