Red River Balloon Rally

Balloon Glow
Balloon Glow
Balloon Glow
This past weekend I had a chance to attend the Red River Balloon Rally for the first time  in Shreveport and I must say, I had a great time at the LSUS campus.
Balloon Rally + Concert
Balloon Rally + Concert
Balloon Rally + Concert
The 2017 Red River Balloon Rally is set for this weekend July 14-15, with the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship going on through Sunday, July 16, 2017. The balloon rally along with other events and activities will be held at the LSUS campus in Shreveport. Saturday evening will feature a concert with Rodney Atkins followed by a balloon glow and a huge fireworks show.
Hot Air Balloons
Hot Air Balloons
Hot Air Balloons
A few years ago I had the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon over Texarkana. Man, what a ride! There's just something surreal about floating through the air with just the sound of the wind surrounding you and of course the occasional blast of hot air gas needed to keep the balloon afloat. Well, get ready because the first-ever Red River Balloon Rally featuring the U.S. National Hot Air Ballo