Come join the fun as Energizer® presents the 36th anniversary of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race on September 19-21, 2008. The Great Forest Park Balloon Race takes place in Forest Park, is FREE and open to the public.
Friday, September 19, 2008
BALLOON GLOW -- Central Field-- 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The Balloon Glow will afford spectators some breathtaking view of inflated balloons lighted by their burners. Get up close and walk around the balloons. Refreshments and Food are available (but not free). The event will conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 9pm.
This event will no longer be drive through event. It will be held on the same field as the Saturday race.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
BALLOON RACE -- Central Field-- 12:00pm to 6:30pm
Spend your day in beautiful Forest Park in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The Purina Children's Entertainment area is filled with pony rides, games, and other activities for children to enjoy. The Entertainment Stage features local talent. The public can enter the balloon field and take pictures of their favorite balloons during the photo contest. Prizes are awarded for the best photographs. The Skydiving Team performs and lands in the center of the launch field. The race begins when the Energizer Bunny Balloon takes off ahead of the 70 "hound" balloons launched in pursuit. The balloon dropping a birdseed baggie closest to the Energizer Bunny Balloon will be declared the winner.
12:00pm: Festivities begin! Purina Children's Entertainment
Area,.. Food Courts... Toyota Hybrid Cars...
Pony Rides... More.
1:00pm: Entertainment Stage Opens
2:00pm: Suburban Journals/
Wehrenberg Theatres Photo Contest begins.
3:00pm: Pepsi Skydivers
3:30pm: Opening Ceremonies
4:30pm: Energizer Hot "Hare" Balloon Launch
4:45pm: "Hound" Balloon Launch begins
Sunday, September 21, 2008
RAIN DATE - In case the race is rained out on Saturday, September 20, it will be rescheduled for Sunday, September 21.
Plan to attend at least the Balloon Glow. It is a wonderful event.
Ann Hayden Realtor St. Louis Missouri
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This sounds like a lot of fun! I would love for us to have something like that here. It has been a long while since I saw any balloons. I hope the weather cooperates!
Hey Ann,
Thanks for stopping by to comment. I am planning to attend. It is an awesome event.
Ann