Great Mississippi River Balloon Race
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mbooda
N 31° 32.822 W 091° 22.059
15R E 654946 N 3491384
Picturesque event on the Mississippi River at Natchez, MS.
Waymark Code: WMAEV
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2006
Views: 118
The event occurs all over the Natchez vicinity. The highlight is the balloon glow, in which the participating balloons are spread out over the bluffs overlooking the river and the levees on the other side. Historic and photogenic Natchez serves as the backdrop for this October weekend event.
There is no central field or target. The waypoint given is one of the many targets used in competition. Pre-flight briefs take place at the Visitor's Center.
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visit link)
Date(s): From: 10/17/2008 To: 10/19/2008
Number of Balloons in Attendence: 40
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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.)