This Magical Hot Air Balloon Glow In Mississippi Will Light Up Your Summer
Daniella DiRienzo
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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:
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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.
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What are some summer festivals in Mississippi?
From food to music and everything in between, Mississippi has a lot to celebrate each summer. Here are a few fun summer festivals in Mississippi to look forward to each year.
- Watermelon Festival, Mize, MS: Nothing says summer like a juicy watermelon. And the watermelon celebration in Mize, MS each July is a sweet reminder of why we love summer in Mississippi. Enjoy live music, a car show, games, delicious food, and the sweet zing of a cool watermelon.
- Blueberry Jubilee, Poplarville, MS: As long as we are getting a little fruity, how about another fruit-filled celebration in Mississippi? Blueberries burst in June at this annual festival that attracts over 10,000 visitors year after year. That's a lot of blueberries! As with any good festival, you'll enjoy local art vendors, live music and entertainment, and plenty of good food.
- Food and Wine Festival, Natchez, MS: Not to be left out in the great food department, Natchez puts on a culinary celebration like none other toward the end of July. Come enjoy the best culinary experts in the region as they pair amazing dishes with the perfect wine.
- Rhythm and Blues Festival, Jackson, MS: A summer in Mississippi wouldn't be complete without a good blues festival. Head to Jackson in August as the town gets its groove on with some of the best R&B artists at the Jackson Convention Complex downtown.
- Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Convention, Southaven, MS: Okay this one is a little different than your typical summer festival, but if you love exotic animals and slithery snakes, you'll get pretty excited about Repticon. Look for it to slide into town toward the end of July at the Southaven’s Ladner Center.