The only thing more majestic than hot air balloons is glowing hot air balloons. If you agree, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the Celebrate America Balloon Glow. Held on Friday, June 30, the Glow Hot Air Balloon Festival is the perfect way to spend a summer evening. And while the 20 glowing balloons are the highlight of the event, they’re not all it has to offer. There’s also live entertainment, food, a kid’s carnival, and more. Take a look at this upcoming hot air balloon glow in Mississippi:
Heading into its 33rd year, the Celebrate America Balloon Glow is now a Ridgeland tradition. This year, the annual celebration will take place on June 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Just like every other year, it will be held at Northpark Mall, which means there’s plenty of parking.
During the balloon glow, more than 20 gorgeous balloons will light up the evening sky.
Sure to captivate, the Master of Ceremonies will guide balloonists through a series of balloon glow sequences.
As if the brightly colored, glowing balloons aren’t enough to keep attendees entertained, there’s also live music and a fireworks show…
…as well as children’s activities and a variety of food vendors, selling everything from BBQ and corn dogs to chicken-on-a-stick and funnel cakes.
The hot air balloon fun doesn’t end on June 30, though. And that’s because the Celebrate America Balloon Glow is the opening event of the Championship Hot Air Balloon Race and Festival in Canton.
A favorite for 38 years now, the Championship Hot Air Balloon Race and Festival is a four-day event, running from June 29 – July 1.
The perfect way to spend a summer weekend, the festival features great food, activities for all ages, and lots of hot air balloon-related fun...
Between the variety of balloons and a slew of other activities, the Celebrate America Balloon Glow is a unique summer event that shouldn’t be missed.
Check out a quick news clip about a previous Mississippi hot air balloon festival in Ridgeland:
For more information, call (601) 853-2011. You can also visit Ridgeland’s Recreation and Parks website or the Ridgeland Recreation & Parks Facebook page.
Did you know about this high-flying festival? Ever been to the Glow Hot Air Balloon Festival? Share your favorite moments with us in the comment section.
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