Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival promises uplifting experience
3 days of high-flying fun float into Yuma this weekend
It won't be long until the skies over Yuma are filled with the site of colorful, majestic hot air balloons.
On Friday morning the Caballeros de Yuma kick off their annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival.
This year nearly 30 big beautiful balloons from all across the west will participate in the event.
Mass ascensions - when the balloons all take flight around the same time - are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Saturday night features something truly special - Desert Glow. That's when tethered balloons fire their burners at full blast and light up the night.
You can't beat the price of admission. Just one can of food will let you witness mass ascension. You can see Desert Glow for just two-dollars, plus a can of food. And all the food collected goes to Crossroads Mission.
Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival 2019 - Schedule & Locations
Friday, November 22, 2019- - Kiwanis Park, 8th Street & Magnolia
6 a.m. - Balloon Launch
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - West Wetlands Park, 1st Street & 12th Avenue
6:00 a.m. - Gates open
6:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Music, announcements, food & drinks available from Sunrise Rotary
SUNRISE - Flag ceremony & Mass Ascension balloon launch
ADMISSION: 1 can of food per person
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - Desert Sun Stadium, Avenue A & 32nd Street
3:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Food, drink, vendors & family fun
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Tethered balloon rides ($15 per person)
5:30 p.m. - Desert Glow followed by fireworks
ADMISSION: $2 + 1 can of food per person
Sunday, November 24, 2019 - West Wetlands Park, 1st Street & 12th Avenue
6:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Music, announcements, food & drinks available from Sunrise Rotary
SUNRISE - Flag ceremony & Mass Ascension balloon launch
ADMISSION: $2 + 1 can of food per person
