The Great Forest Park Balloon Race 🎈

from the website

GFPBR is one of the longest running hot air balloon races in the country, and one of the only that takes place in a large metropolitan city. The tradition began in 1973 with a handful of hot air balloons and a few spectators. Now an internationally renowned event, GFPBR welcomes more than 50 of the nation’s best hot air balloon pilots and thousands of spectators annually. Learn more about our unique history.

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Balloon Race 2023

Balloon Race 2021

Balloon Race 2018