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A Community Event with Something for Everyone…
The EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival, a spectacular three-day event beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, September 19 at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, will provide spectators an action packed weekend. This weekend event offers something for everyone—entertainment on the Community Stage and Main Stage, Saturday evening spectacular fireworks show, special kids activities, and of course the incredible hot air balloons. The balloons will launch Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Sunday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (weather permitting).

Balloons
The major draw for the Plano Balloon Festival will be the 75 magnificent, colorful, hot air balloons. Fun for all ages, are the special shapes that attend the festival. Join us and catch a glimpse of Pandy, Woodrow C. Greenleaf, Miss Daisy, Arabelle the Cow, High Jack and Upside Down Humpty.

Balloon Rides
A huge hit at the festival is the opportunity for spectators to purchase a balloon ride during the event. Flights will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be flown weather permitting and at the pilots discretion. Projected ride cost will be $250 per person.

Thrill Seekers
For the adventurous, the Re/Max parachute team will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons by jumping from their plane over the park and landing right in the middle of the launch field. On Friday and Saturday evenings, some of the balloons will provide a breathtaking sight as they inflate and glow after it gets dark. This is a must see!

Community Involvement
Critical to the success of this annual event is the participation by local area non-profits and volunteers. The EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival’s commitment to the community is manifested in our partnerships with these local area non-profits. In excess of 35 non-profit organizations will be showcased at the festival. Because of our long-standing commitment to non-profits, over 2 million dollars has circulated back into our community over the 28-year history of the event. Agencies consider the opportunity to participate in the EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival a means of generating revenue and creating awareness about their programs and services. The festival benefits and the agencies benefit…a win-win for everyone involved.

Food
Oh yes...we have food. Literally something for everyone, and with the variety of items being served this year, no one should leave hungry. Thanks to the participation by over 40 local non-profit agencies, independent vendors, and sponsors we have everything you can imagine. The non-profits that participate provide everything from the famous Plano West Rotary funnel cakes to glow sticks sold at dusk by the Knights of Columbus.

Fun
This event is organized and designed to provide entertainment for the entire family. The Kid’s Fun Zone is filled with a free kids korner, huge inflatables and much more. Young and old have much in common when they are enjoying the colorful balloons that will fill the skies over Plano, September 19, 20 and 21. Come make memories for your family!