Globito Glow in the Village - Albuquerque, NM

Event details against a background of people looking at the glowing balloons and neon signs

Mayor Rael and the Village of Los Ranchos Economic Development Board are excited to announce the return of the “Globito Glow in the Village” on the original Route 66. In honor of the Route 66 Centennial, the Village of Los Ranchos will light up the night with 66 Globitos.

What’s Glowing on at the Event?
• The Main Event: 66 Glowing Globitos — A close-up night glow tribute celebrating 100 years of the Mother Road.
• Entertainment — Engaging and creative activity stations nestled along 4th Street, designed for kids and kids at heart, along with live music to keep the energy high all evening long.
• Local Shops & Eats — Stroll through the Village and visit participating businesses that will be open for guests to shop, dine, and explore during the event.
• Beer Gardens & Food Trucks — Enjoy a variety of craft beers and gourmet bites from on-site beer gardens and food trucks throughout the evening.

Let us know you're coming — it's free, but registering helps us plan for the crowd.

Globitos: remote-controlled miniature balloons that replicate the larger hot air balloons found at the Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta.

Learn More About This Event

Globito Glow lights up the evening skies | News | abqjournal.com

Event Information

Event Date 10-05-2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price FREE
Location Village of Los Ranchos