Plano's 45th Balloon Fest is underway at Oak Point Park along Spring Creek Parkway on the city’s east side.
There are, however, several things to keep in mind when visiting the hot air balloon festival, including the limited times balloons will be on park grounds.Organizers say 35 hot air balloons are taking part in this year’s events, which include popular ‘Balloon Glows’ at dusk.Balloon Glows set for Friday and Saturday evenings, where balloons are grounded and light up for a synchronized show set to music, are a crowd favorite.
Just as important, she said, are the millions of dollars raised for Collin County nonprofits, including Collin College’s scholarship fund. Conway Corndogs has taken part in Plano Balloon Fest for 35 years, witnessing the event ‘quadrupled in size.’ Headquartered in Richardson, fast food restaurant Golden Chick is among the food vendors on site this weekend.
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