06/05/2026
Nobody does it better or bigger than REMAX. RE/MAX operates the largest fleet of balloons in the world with over 100 in the current fleet. The first Remaxballoon was created for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It first flew on October 8th 1978. Since then the RE/MAX Balloons have flown at balloon festivals and events for our agents and offices.
Happy National Hot Air Balloon Day!
Observed each year on June 5, National Hot Air Balloon Day celebrates the beauty, history, and science of hot air balloons. It honors the earliest form of human flight, tracing back to 1783, when the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, created the first hot air balloon in France. Soon after, Jean François Pilâtre de Rozier became the first person to fly in one.
The day also celebrates ballooning’s adventurous spirit, its place in aviation history, and its lasting appeal as a recreational activity. Over time, hot air balloons have served military, scientific, and leisure purposes, and they still captivate people with their colorful designs and gentle flights. Want to see them in action? Check out our Balloon Festivals listing page at hotairballoonguy.com.