DECATUR, Ala. (BNN) – – Hundreds of eyes gazed throughout the sky at Point Mallard Park Saturday early morning, as hot-air balloons took off throughout the Annual Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic.
Abigail Stites, her partner and her child young boy arrived early to get the perfect seat.
Picture by Ben Smith
This year's jubilee caused some undesirable climate condition – – cancelling out the conventional "hound and hare" balloon race. But that didn't stop pilots from reaching for the sky.
The Decatur Baptist Church hot-air balloon was the very first to fly with more than 30 vibrant hot-air balloons following its course across the Tennessee River.
The Decatur Baptist Church was the first hot-air balloon to lift off throughout the jubilee.
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David Koenig has actually been flying hot-air balloons for 43 years. He says flying the giant balloons is strategic.
" Flying a balloon is kind of like three dimensional cruising," stated Koenig. "So, you need to find various winds speeds in different directions at various elevations."
For those who chose to stay on the ground, the jubilee uses a variety of activities. Live bands, automobile and art shows, and lots of suppliers are just some of the activities members of the neighborhood can take pleasure in.
The two-day jubilee is complimentary and open to the public. The last day to go to the jubilee is Sunday, May 28.
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