{"id":2278,"date":"2019-09-19T07:56:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T12:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mansionhouse.com\/?p=2278"},"modified":"2019-09-20T11:16:21","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T16:16:21","slug":"the-great-forest-park-balloon-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mansionhouse.com\/the-great-forest-park-balloon-race\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Forest Park Balloon Race"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Great Forest Park Balloon Race<\/h1>\n

Sept 20 to 21<\/h2>\n

The oldest and most well-attended FREE Hot-Air Balloon event in the world. The race, celebrating its 43rd anniversary this year, is unique in that it originates from the middle of a major city, St. Louis. Attendance is free to more than 150,000 spectators who come out to watch 70 world-class balloon pilots compete in a race that is almost as exciting from the ground as it is in the air.
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Friday, Sept. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:00 P.M. \u2013 FESTIVITIES BEGIN<\/p>\n

Plan ahead, find the perfect viewing area for you and your family and join us for dinner at Central Fields! Enjoy tasty fare from food trucks, concessionaires, and activities \u2013 all open beginning at 5 p.m. Or pack your own (soft-sided coolers, please) and settle in at one of the Enterprise Family Picnic areas!<\/p>\n

6:00 P.M. \u2013 LIVE MUSIC FROM BOOGIE CHYLD ON THE MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY MAIN STAGE<\/p>\n

DUSK UNTIL 9 P.M. \u2013 BALLOON GLOW OFFICIALLY BEGINS<\/p>\n

The balloons \u201cglow\u201d like huge fireflies, a truly magical scene, and one not to be missed! The balloons do not launch during the balloon glow but for a portion of the evening (weather permitting) the rope line will be released, and spectators will be invited to walk around to enjoy the view and chat with pilots and crew.<\/p>\n

9:15 P.M.\u2014 PNC BANK FIREWORKS FINALE<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Sept. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 P.M. \u2013 THE GREAT FOREST PARK BALLOON RACE FESTIVITIES BEGIN<\/p>\n