Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival: Saturday Morning Launch
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Enjoy a snack from one of the on-site vendors as you watch these majestic vessels launch in mass numbers and rise into the brisk morning air.
Last Updated:
11/18/2009Time: 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location
West Wetlands Park, 2200 Water Street (12th Avenue off 1st Street)
Description
The 19th Annual Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival promises to fill the Yuma skies with color. Set against the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the Colorado River, this November event is a welcome treat for children and adults of all ages.
Start your Saturday morning off with a rare pleasure. Enjoy a snack from one of the on-site vendors as you watch these majestic vessels launch in mass numbers and rise into the brisk morning air.
Schedule of Events
- 6:00 am: Gates Open. Food & drinks will be available for purchase at launch site.
- Sunrise: Flag Ceremony
- 7:15 am: Balloons launch in mass ascension
The 19th Annual Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival is presented by the Caballeros de Yuma and is sponsored by AEA Federal Credit Union.
Admission
This event is open to the public. Entry requires a cash donation or one or more non-perishable food goods to be donated to the Yuma Crossroads Mission.
For More Information
For more information, visit the Caballeros de Yuma web site. (This link will take you to an external website that is not part of the City of Yuma official website.)
