Great Forest Park Balloon Race - St. Louis, MO
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paulspaper
N 38° 38.304 W 090° 17.178
15S E 736195 N 4280144
Great Forest Park Balloon Race is held every September in Forest Park in St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM3NKF
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2008
Views: 89
On the vigil of the balloon race, there is a large balloon glow! This year's race is September 20.
There are many activities associated with the race. The Purina Children's Entertainment area is filled with pony rides, games, the Alpo Incredible Dog Team, and other activities for kids. The Entertainment Stage features a variety of local talent. During the Photo contest the public can enter the balloon field and take pictures of their favorite balloons. Prizes will be 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 pack. 70 "hound" balloons then launch in pursuit. The balloon dropping a birdseed baggie closest to the Energizer Bunny Balloon will be declared the winner.
Date(s): From: 09/20/2008 To: 09/20/2008
Number of Balloons in Attendence: 70
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Visit Instructions:
Attend the festival.
Give the name of the event.
Post the coordinates of the launch field.
Give the city, state/prov, and country.
Tell us the number of balloons participating.
Post the associated website if available and/or the organizing group.
Post a picture of yourself with one of the pilots, crew, volunteers, or in front of one of the balloons involved with the rally. (Pilots and crew are usually very approachable and willing to help.)