The first Balloon Race of Balloon Fest ’21 had to be canceled due to uncertain weather conditions, but the Friday night Glow did go off with a near-normal Friday night crowd in Foundation Park.
Four balloons were able to fly out of Foundation Park Friday night before the glow began.
The Saturday morning race was canceled at 5:30 am due to foggy conditions and thunderstorms to the west and south of Centralia.
After all but the Balloon events had to be canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions the craft fair, children’s activities, entertainment, and children’s games resumed this year.
If the weather cooperates, a balloon race is being planned for six Saturday night followed by a glow at 7:30. There will be a mini-glow in Fairview Park that will be a drive-through for those who don’t want to get out of their cars.
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Up, Up, and Away as one of the four balloonists to fly out of Foundation Park Friday night rises into the sky. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Balloons inflate for Friday night glow. Photo by Pat Hodges.
More balloons inflate prior to the Friday night glow. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Balloons Glow around Catfish Pond on Friday night. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Special shape balloons glow at Friday night Balloon Fest. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Balloons during Friday Balloon Glow reflect into Catfish Pond in Foundation Park. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia High School Band plays during the opening ceremony on Friday afternoon. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia High School flag corps performs during opening ceremony. Photo by Pat Hodges.
About 70 vendors make up the craft fair at Balloon Fest 2021. Photo by Pat Hodges.
