07/02/2011 - Balloon Glow in Colorado Springs.
This event is held in Memorial Park off Pikes Peak Avenue between Hancock Ave. and Union Blvd near the shores of Prospect Lake. Mass ascensions with over 100 balloons are scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings with a Balloon Glow scheduled for Saturday and Sunday evenings. Each year a variety of concessions are available and entertainment is provided during each event.
The Colorado Balloon Classic (a division of Colorado Springs Balloon Classic, Inc.) was organized in 1977 and has grown to be the largest and the longest continuously running hot air balloon festival in the Rocky Mountain Region as well as the State of Colorado. The Colorado Balloon Classic is an annual family event - admission is free - held each Labor Day weekend.
Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Memorial Park
Concessions open to the public 6:00 a.m.
National Anthem - AMR Paramedics Honor Guard
Announcer's Stage 6:00 a.m.
Welcome from Councilmember Lisa Czelatdko
Announcer's Stage 6:05 a.m.
Inflate Pathfinder Balloon 6:40 a.m.
Hot Air Balloons begin Mass Ascension 7:00 a.m.
Helicopter Rides (Tickets must be purchased at event)
Ball Field #2 7:00 a.m.
Pikes Peak Powered Paragliders Club Flight
Rose Bowl 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Concert - Skip Moore Showmobile 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Saturday Night, September 3, 2011 in Memorial Park Balloon-Glow
Our balloons stand in honor of the Military
Concessions open to the Public 5:00 p.m.
Welcome from Mayor Steve Bach
Announcer's Stage 7:00 p.m.
Helicopter Rides (Tickets must be purchased at event)
Ball Field #2 5:00 p.m.
Concert - The Legend Band
Showmobile 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lay out Balloons for Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Inflate Balloons for Balloon Glow 8:00 p.m
Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Memorial Park
Concessions open to the public 6:00 a.m.
Presentation of Colors - AMR Paramedics Honor Guard
Showmobile 6:00 a.m.
National Anthem - AMR Honor Guard
Announcer's Stage 6:00 a.m.
Welcome from Councilmember Tim Leigh
Announcer's Stage 6:05 a.m.
Inflate Pathfinder Balloon 6:40 a.m.
Hot Air Balloons begin Mass Ascension 7:00 a.m.
Helicopter Rides (Tickets must be purchased at event)
Ball Field #2 7:00 a.m.
Pikes Peak Powered Paragliders Club Flight
Rose Bowl 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Concert - Amber Waves Band
Showmobile 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Night, September 4, 2011 in Memorial Park Balloon-Glow
Our balloons stand in honor of the Military
Concessions open to the Public 5:00 p.m.
Helicopter Rides (Tickets must be purchased at event)
Ball Field #2 5:00 p.m.
Welcome from Dave Csyntain, CEO of the Colorado Springs
Greater Chamber of Commerce Announcer's Stage 7:00 p.m.
Concert - Alicia Archibald
Showmobile 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lay out Balloons for Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Inflate Balloons for Balloon Glow 8:00 p.m.
Monday, September 5, 2011 in Memorial Park
Concessions open to the public 6:00 a.m.
Presentation of Colors - AMR Paramedics Honor Guard
Showmobile 6:00 a.m.
National Anthem - Colorado Springs Conservatory
Announcer's Stage 6:00 a.m.
Welcome from Doug Price, CEO, Experience Colorado Springs
Announcer's Stage 6:05 a.m.
Inflate Pathfinder Balloon 6:40 a.m.
Hot Air Balloons begin Mass Ascension 7:00 a.m.
Helicopter Rides (Tickets must be purchased at event)
Ball Field #2
5:00 p.m.
Pikes Peak Powered Paragliders Club Flight
Rose Bowl
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Concert - Colorado Springs Conservatory
Showmobile 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Sponsors
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