Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival kicks off

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Friday is the kick off of the annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival!

We went live from the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex with all the fun in store this weekend.

The Annual Hot Air Balloon event in Yuma is the Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival, which takes place in November.

The festival is scheduled for November 14-16, 2025, is organized by the Caballeros de Yuma, and features mass ascensions in the early morning and a "balloon glow" on Saturday night, with opportunities for tethered rides. 

Sunrise balloon launches on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from West Wetlands Park. A Saturday evening event at Yuma's Desert Sun Baseball Stadium where balloons glow.

Tethered rides are offered on Saturday and Sunday. These are on a first-come, first-served basis and are weather permitting

For more information, visit the Caballeros de Yuma website HERE.