The annual hot air balloon festival in Leon, Mexico is the largest event of it’s kind in all of Latin American. The event takes place every November during which time the skies of Leon are filled with colorfully designed hot air balloons in various shapes and sizes. There are races, rides and evening night glows, in which balloons are fired while remaining tethered to the ground. In addition to the display of several hundred balloons the festival includes exhibitions, presentations, a variety of food vendors and live music concerts.