The Great Texas Balloon Race

A world class event attracting the very best competitive pilots from across the United States and the world. Last year -2017- was our 40th Anniversary!

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Watching the competition this morning and caught a few Special Shapes too! Pilots are doing an excellent job on this fine and beautiful morning! https://t.co/X528YQ3B0U

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We are at the Airport! Here they come!!! Hurry, it’s free admission into the Airport. They will be finished early this morning! https://t.co/gts7lpevyl

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Here comes Tall Steve Penguin!!! https://t.co/2uLJV4FxMJ

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Pilot,Karen Kent, giving her big ‘THANK YOU’ to ABC Printing for sponsoring her and her #29 balloon, Karen’s Dream! https://t.co/kkbjQ1fMI2

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Pilot, Ken Draughn, showing off his appreciation to his sponsors, East Texas Regional Airport and Equipment Depot!! https://t.co/5h9yniuLyn

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Elaine Reynolds. I know you have seen her name all over this place. On shirts. On banners. Everywhere. We honor you, Elaine, for all that you were to The Great Texas Balloon Race, for… https://t.co/gE2O34hyY2

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And the “thank you’s” just keep coming!!! # #Longview Mall #TexasIronAndSteel https://t.co/bhHXZCrbji

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We have the BEST Sponsors, Crews and Pilots! ‘Thank you’ just doesn’t seem to be near enough! All of you are so very appreciated! https://t.co/cmPF8av2Py

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure you are checking our ‘Stay Informed’ page on our website for last minute changes that could impact all of the activities at our event! Here’s the link:… https://t.co/yYp3WoymTS

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Bummer! Flights this morning have been cancelled! But don’t worry, all festivities are still on for this afternoon and evening! Check our Stay Informed Page on our website for additional… https://t.co/1xvboQvkpK

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Concerned about the impact of the weather at our event? Check our ‘Stay Informed’ page to find consistent updates on this and other activities. Updates will be posted as we know them.… https://t.co/Xu1cKilkqS

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Face painting at the Great Texas Balloon Race! https://t.co/TuizpD7pgb

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Check it out!! ALL BURN!!! https://t.co/PTXSOMOKcK

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Special Shapes Spectacular! https://t.co/QBV97u9KHQ

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Are these not just beautiful?? https://t.co/MP6hk1O3Bj

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Skydivers!!!! https://t.co/4B5QuzQfPP

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More gorgeous images shared with us! If you missed it this morning, you still have another chance tonight, Saturday and Sunday but check out our schedule to see how:… https://t.co/LOD3v5mONB

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Pilot Steve Lombardi flies the #34 Re/Max balloon and he wanted to give a BIG shout-out to Re/Max for your sponsorship! https://t.co/UAFf84ayeF

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Whose coming to the Balloon Glow tonight...and staying for some awesome music??? Check out the lineup here:
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More great shots just shared with us! https://t.co/pINKzPwgAo