The Great Reno Balloon Race takes to Reno’s sky for the 35th year this Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. In addition to the morning Glow Shows and Dawn Patrol, fans can expect to see a variety of special-shaped balloons, including Angry Birds; Jewel, a hummingbird; Pegleg Pete, a pirate parrot; Rio Grande Raider, a pirate ship; SnoBird, a camera carrying penguin; Piranha and more.
Credit: Ty O’Neil
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 9
3:30 a.m. Gates Open
5:15 a.m. Super Glow Show
6:45 a.m. Mass Ascension Launch
7 a.m. Biggest Little Pajama Party
9:30 a.m. E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Launch
Saturday, September 10
3:30 a.m. Gates Open
5 a.m. Glow Show
6:45 a.m. Mass Ascension Launch
7 a.m. Biggest Little Pajama Party & Bed Head Competition
Sunday, September 11
3:30 a.m. Gates Open
5 a.m. Glow Show
6 a.m. Girl Scouts Scavenger Hunt
6:45 a.m. City of Reno Proclamation for 35th anniversary
7 a.m. Mass Ascension Launch
Visit RenoBalloon.com for parking and transportation information, along with tips for enjoying the event.
