From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 1m 10s
Plano Balloon Festival returns this weekend
Hot air balloons, laser shows, and FOX 4 anchors headline the family-friendly event at Oak Point Park.
In brief
Hot air balloons, laser shows, and FOX 4 anchors headline the family-friendly event at Oak Point Park. The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday through Sunday with morning balloon launches, evening balloon glows, and a new laser show replacing fireworks due to fire risk. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort…
Festival kicks off Thursday
The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday evening through Sunday morning at Oak Point Park, featuring hot air balloons, skydivers, live music, food trucks, and family activities.
Morning launches start at 7 a.m.
Balloon launches happen at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings, weather permitting. Evening balloon glows light up the sky at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Laser show replaces fireworks
A new Spectacular Laser Show at 8:45 p.m. nightly replaces the traditional fireworks this year due to dry weather and fire risk in the area.
Skydivers perform each night
Skydiving and parachute exhibitions happen at 6 p.m. each evening before the balloon glows and laser shows begin.
FOX 4 anchors will be there
FOX 4 is a proud sponsor with a booth on the fairgrounds where fans can meet anchors and reporters, plus win prizes.
The headline
The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday through Sunday with morning balloon launches, evening balloon glows, and a new laser show replacing fireworks due to fire risk.
