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The Great Reno Balloon Races 2015

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The Great Reno Balloon Race is fast approaching.  I love taking the kids to this event early in the morning so they can see the balloons light up.  Bring blankets, Hot cocoa and cuddle up for an extraordinary view. The Great Reno Balloon Races 2015 Schedule: Come see hundreds of Hot Air Balloons ascend. Be sure to bring blankets and cuddle up for an extraordinary view.

The 34th annual Great Reno Balloon Race attracts nearly 100 balloons are expected including 16 special shapes.   Activities include a Glow Show and Dawn Patrol which are an amazing pre-dawn spectacle as balloons twinkle against the dark sky.  During the beautiful mass ascension, the skies fill with colorful balloons.  We get a little extra excited for the Special-shaped balloons, I hear some will be making their first appearance at the festival this year.  On Friday, is the SUPER-GLOW show featuring glowing balloons choreographed to music.  Balloon Boulevard will feature a variety of food, crafts, art and souvenirs and is expected to double in size of vendors!

The Great Reno Balloon Races
Location
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N. Sierra Street (just 1.5 miles north of downtown Reno)
The Great Reno Balloon Races

Reno Balloon Race 2015 Schedule

Thursday, September 10, 2015 
6:45am –Preview Day Launch (Sponsors and invited Media)

Friday, September 11, 2015
5:15am — Super Glow Show (featuring 25-30 balloons)
6:45am–Mass Ascension Launch
9:30am– E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch
4:30am-10am — Shopping along Balloon Boulevard
Saturday, September 12, 2015
5:00am — Glow Show (featuring 12-15 balloons)
5:30am — Dawn Patrol
6:45am — Mass Ascension Launch
5:00am-10am — Pajama Party
8:00am-8:30am — Bed-Head Competition Judging
4:30am-10am — Shopping along Balloon Boulevard
Sunday, September 13, 2015
5:00am — Glow Show (featuring 12-15 balloons)
5:30am — Dawn Patrol
6:45am — Mass Ascension Launch
4:30am-10am — Shopping along Balloon Boulevard
Parking and Transportation
For detailed information on where to park in or around Rancho San Rafael Park
Handicapped Parking:  Handicapped parking is available for vehicles with a handicap placard or license plate; enter at any gate to the Park and you will be directed.
Walk:  Rancho San Rafael Park is just 1.5 miles north of downtown Reno.  If you’re staying, or parking, in downtown Reno, it’s great exercise if you wanted to walk (*** it is uphill going to the park).
Paid Parking:  There will be paid public parking available at Rancho San Rafael, managed by Reno South Rotary, for a $10 donation to the event. The lots are located on the corner of Sierra Street and McCarran Blvd. as well as on Coleman Street. These lots are a short walking distance from the field but are popular so may fill up quickly.
In-the-gate VIP Parking passes: Will be available but sell out quickly.
Public Transportation on Citifare:  RTC will offer convenient express public transportation service every 30 minutes to Rancho San Rafael for a nomimal fee.
Details are subject to change, please check the website link below before planning.

Visit Race Balloon website to learn more.

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