A. Attention-getter- As you meander down the midway indulging on coffee and the Festival’s signature breakfast burritos you can’t help but notice the crisp autumn air of New Mexico and the sky filled with hundreds and hundreds of vibrant, whimsical shapes. You are at “one of the most photographed events in the world”- The Albuquerque International Balloon Festival (Goode, Lind, 1997).
B. Need for information- The purpose of my speech is to inform the audience of the cultural aspects and entertainment of the Balloon Festival.
C. Central idea- The Albuquerque Balloon Festival embodies New Mexico history, local impact, and several sporting events over a nine-day period in the fall of each year.
D. Preview of main points- In the following presentation
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A. First main point- Historical Information
1. Subpoint- The festival was originally scheduled for the month of April (The Albuquerque Balloon Festival, 2016).
2. Subpoint: It was later discovered that hot air balloons respond better to autumn air; the festival has since been held in the month of October (The Albuquerque Balloon Festival, 2016).
3. Subpoint- The first balloon festival was designed in 1972 as a 50th birthday bash for 770 KOB Radio. Station manager, Dick McKee asked Sid Cutter to use his own hot-air balloon as a kick off to the festivities (The Albuquerque Balloon Festival, 2016).
4. Subpoint- The duo had hoped for 19 balloons, due to weather conditions only 13 balloons were present. But for the 20,000 spectators in the Coronado Center Shopping mall they were still, needless to say, amazed by the display (The Albuquerque Balloon Festival, 2016). Transition- Secondly, I will be sharing with you the local impact of this very popular New Mexico Event.
B. Second main point- Local Impact
1. Subpoint- For local coffee shops and restaurants this is busiest time of the year. Many businesses will make more money during the nine days of the Balloon Festival then they will any other time of the year (New Mexico Enchantment
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