The Balloon Race will take place on Central Field by the Jewel Box in Forest Park.
The Purina Children's Entertainment area will be filled with pony rides, games, and other activities for kids. The Entertainment Stage will feature a variety of local talent.
The Skydiving Team will perform and land in the center of the launch field. The race begins when the Energizer Bunny Balloon takes off ahead of the pack. 70 "hound" balloons then launch in pursuit. The balloon dropping a birdseed baggie closest to the Energizer Bunny Balloon will be declared the winner.
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12:00pm: Festivities begin! Purina Children's Entertainment
Area & Incredible Dogs,.. Food Courts...Pony Rides...Farmers Insurance Kids ID... Huge human chess board... Stages... Energizer Bunny ears...More.
1:00pm: AT&T Entertainment Stage Opens
2:00pm: Wehrenberg/Suburban Journals Photo Contest details
3:00pm: Skydivers
3:30pm: Opening Ceremonies
4:30pm: Energizer Hot "Hare" Balloon Launch
4:45pm: "Hound" Balloon Launch begins
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