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The 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Glow #kdf2014

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A long standing tradition in the Kentucky Derby Festival is the Great Balloon Race, held the Saturday before the Kentucky Derby.  Hot air balloons from around the country gather to race.   But a precursor to the race is the Balloon Glow, held the night before. It’s a practice run for tomorrow’s launch and a great … Read more

Winds Cut Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Glow Short.

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Several years ago a new event was added to the Kentucky Derby Festival list of events — The Great Balloon Glow. On the eve of the Great Balloon Race which happens early in the morning the Saturday before the Derby, all the hot air balloon teams have a practice session at dusk. Over 30 hot … Read more