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Balloon pilots, passengers and thousands of onlookers rejoiced as Sunday morning and evening balloons launches at the Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston were a success.
In spite of steady rain and swampy conditions under foot, well over a hundred people had gathered in the park, taking in the entertainment and waiting for the arrival of the balloons.
The Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled Friday morning's launch due to weather but some crews inflated their hot air balloons for the crowd that came to Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
The Office of Tourism grant will be used to help draw new audiences to the balloon festival and hopefully to increase the number of overnight stays by festival goers.
The announcement comes after the two cities decided to team up to organize a 2024 edition of the annual balloon fest, and those involved now have only two months to finalize the details.
The festival board of directors notified city leaders Monday that it was rejecting their offer to help with planning, logistics and administrative functions.
As organizers of the Great Falls Balloon Festival consider a proposal from the city to partner on this year's event, board members and officials discussed the costs and obstacles associated with putting on the annual festival.
After the festival board announced Wednesday morning it was canceling this summer's event, city administration and staff put together a proposal to partner with the board to 'help get this event off the ground.'
The Great Falls Balloon Festival board of directors canceled this year's event due to 'logistical issues, safety concerns, and other unexpected factors beyond our control.'
The Great Falls Balloon Festival board of directors said 'logistical issues, safety concerns, and other unexpected factors beyond our control' forced their difficult decision.
The parade will go down Main Street in Auburn from the Elm Street intersection across Longley Bridge into Lewiston, down Lincoln Street and up Chestnut Street ending at the Mill Street intersection.
The festival this weekend allows visitors to share the field with the balloon crews getting ready for launch. Keep these tips and safety measures in mind.
Entertainment will feature new nonprofit food booths, a diverse group of craft and trade vendors and many new live performers on stage at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.