The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 05:00pm
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
Central Field at Forest Park
Forest Park
Schedule:
The Glow
5:00 Pm– Emerson Central Fields Opens
Food Trucks, Concessions And St. Charles Nissan & Hyundai Family Picnic Areas Open! (Visit Our Faqs Page For More Info About Coolers And Concessions).
Visit The Pnc “Grow Up Great” Mobile Learning Adventure Plus Activities From St. Louis Children’s Hospital And More
Midway Concessions, Food Trucks, Inflatables, Games And Sponsor Activities Begin
6:00 Pm – Dance With Dj Reggie At The Wash U Main Stage
6:45pm - 8:45pm– The Balloon Glow
The Balloons “Glow” 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.
9:00 Pm – The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Takes Flight
9:15 Pm – Pnc Bank Fireworks Finale