Where is the Great Texas Balloon Race?
LONGVIEW, Texas
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Officials with the Great Texas Balloon Race announced Friday that the 2022 event will be returning to its place of origin with all flights, features and entertainment taking place inside the city of Longview.
How many balloons are in the Forest Park balloon Race?
THE RACE. Join us Saturday as nearly 70 hot air balloons launch from Central Fields and fly across the St. Louis skyline. Join us as early as 1 p.m. to enjoy food, live music and local St.
What time is the Forest Park balloon Race?
RACE DAY | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.)
How does the Forest Park balloon Race work?
HOW DOES THE RACE WORK? Unlike a traditional race, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race is not based on speed. It is a hare and hound-style race. Launch time is 4:30 p.m. and all eyes will be on the PNC Bank balloon (the “Hare”), which launches first and lays out a large “X” on the ground next so where it lands.
What time is the balloon race in St Louis?
What time do the balloons go up St Louis?
Friday night, the Balloon Glow takes place, where spectators can roam among inflated, tethered balloons. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. and the balloons will glow from dusk to 9:00 p.m. Fireworks cap off the night at 9:15 p.m.
What is the Great Forest Park balloon race?
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race presented by PNC is a Hare and Hound-style race. “Orange Blossom”, The PNC Bank hot air balloon is the “Hare” and leads the pack, launching and landing first. Once “Orange Blossom” lands, the team lays an “X” out on the ground […]
What happens at the balloon festival?
The event starts off Friday night with the Balloon Glow, where each of the balloons are inflated and lit for several hours after dark. This is such an awesome experience and a true sight to be seen.
Do the balloons launch during the glow in the sky?
The balloons do not launch during the balloon glow but for a portion of the evening (weather permitting) the rope line will be released, and spectators will be invited to walk around to enjoy the view and chat with pilots and crew.