The Great Reno Balloon Race is a spectacle to behold. Each morning, over 100 hot air balloons rise in mass ascension from Rancho San Rafael Park, filling the sky with blobs of color in the dawn light. Numerous specialty balloons in a variety of shapes (such as the American Bald Eagle, Wally the Clown Fish, and Smokey Bear) punctuate the dozens of traditional hot air balloons, all floating lazily over northwest Reno. The Great Reno Balloon Race is a delight for photographers and spectators, but you have to get up before the sun for the Glow Show and Dawn Patrol.
This is a very family friendly event and it's free. To really get into it, register for the World's Largest Pajama Party and the Bed-Head Competition. Having some fun will make it easier to beat the birds out of bed.
- Hot Air Balloons and Moon at the Great Reno Balloon RaceDawn Patrol balloons frame the moon at the Great Reno Balloon Race
- Dawn Patrol Launch at the Great Reno Balloon RaceDawn Patrol balloon firing up for launch at the Great Reno Balloon Race
- Dawn Patrol Balloon About to Rise at the Great Reno Balloon RaceDawn Patrol launch at the Great Reno Balloon Race
- The Glow Show is a Highlight of the Great Reno Balloon RaceReno, Great Reno Balloon Race, hot air balloons, events, recreation, Nevada
- Hot Air Balloons Light the Sky During Dawn PatrolReno, Great Reno Balloon Race, hot air balloons, events, recreation, Nevada
- Dawn Patrol at the Great Reno Balloon RaceReno, Great Reno Balloon Race, hot air balloons, events, recreation, Nevada
- Sunrise at the Great Reno Balloon RaceReno, Great Reno Balloon Race, hot air balloons, events, recreation, Nevada
- Early Morning Light at the Great Reno Balloon RaceDawn breaking at the Great Reno Balloon Race
- Dawn at the Great Reno Balloon RaceMorning sun breaks the horizon at the Great Reno Balloon Race
- Colorful Mass of People and Balloons at the Great Reno Balloon RaceMass Ascension at the Great Reno Balloon Race
- Mass Ascension of Hot Air Balloons at the Great Reno Balloon RaceReno, Great Reno Balloon Race, hot air balloons, events, recreation, Nevada
- Firing the Burners at the Great Reno Balloon RaceReno, Great Reno Balloon Race, hot air balloons, events, recreation, Nevada
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