2013 Colorado Balloon Classic
Our 37th Year
August 31, September 1 & 2, 2013
Per city ordinance - no pets are allowed in Memorial Park during the Colorado Balloon Classic.
Service Animals are allowed.
Smoking is prohibited on the launch field during the Colorado Balloon Classic
Schedule of Events
| Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel | ||
Pilot Early Registration |
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | |
Launch Director Briefing |
5:00 p.m. | |
Crew Registration |
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
Mandatory Pilot Briefing |
6:00 p.m. | |
Pilot Late Registration |
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
Get Acquainted Reception (Invitation Only) |
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | |
| Saturday, August 31, 2013 in Memorial Park | ||
Concessions open to the public |
6:00 a.m. | |
| Presentation of Colors |
Showmobile |
6:00 a.m. |
National Anthem |
Announcer's Stage | 6:00 a.m. |
| Welcome |
Announcer's Stage |
6:00 a.m. |
| Free Bicycle "Valet" Parking |
Tennis Courts |
6:00 a.m. |
Pilot & Crew Briefing (Public is invited) |
Announcer's Stage |
6:10 a.m. |
| Pikes Peak 99s Awards Presentation |
Announcer's Stage |
6:20 a.m. |
| Inflate Pathfinder Balloon |
6:40 a.m. |
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Hot Air Balloons begin Mass Ascension |
Launch Field | 7:00 a.m. |
Concert |
Showmobile | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
| Saturday Night, August 31, 2013 in Memorial Park Balloon-Glo® Our balloons stand in honor of the Military
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Concessions open to the Public |
5:00 p.m. | |
| Free Bicycle "Valet" Parking |
Tennis Courts |
5:00 p.m. |
| Welcome |
Announcer's Stage |
7:00 p.m. |
| Concert |
Showmobile |
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Pilot & Crew Briefing (Public is invited) |
Announcer's Stage | 7:05 p.m. |
Lay out Balloons for Balloon Glo® |
7:30 p.m. | |
Inflate Balloons for Balloon Glo® |
8:00 p.m | |
| Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Memorial Park | ||
Concessions open to the public |
6:00 a.m. | |
Presentation of Colors |
Showmobile | 6:00 a.m. |
National Anthem |
Announcer's Stage | 6:00 a.m. |
| Free Bicycle "Valet" Parking |
Tennis Courts |
6:00 a.m. |
| Welcome |
Announcer's Stage |
6:05 a.m. |
Inflate Pathfinder Balloon |
6:40 a.m. | |
Hot Air Balloons begin Mass Ascension |
Launch Field |
7:00 a.m. |
Concert |
Showmobile | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
| Sunday Night, September 1, 2013 in Memorial Park Balloon-Glo® Our balloons stand in honor of the Military
|
||
Concessions open to the Public |
5:00 p.m. | |
| Free Bicycle "Valet" Parking |
Tennis Courts |
5:00 p.m. |
Concert |
Showmobile | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Welcome |
Announcer's Stage |
7:00 p.m. |
Pilot & Crew Briefing (Public is invited) |
Announcer's Stage | 7:05 p.m. |
Lay out Balloons for Balloon Glo® |
7:30 p.m. | |
Inflate Balloons for Balloon Glo® |
8:00 p.m. | |
| Monday, September 2, 2013 in Memorial Park | ||
Concessions open to the public |
6:00 a.m. | |
Presentation of Colors |
Showmobile | 6:00 a.m. |
National Anthem |
Announcer's Stage | 6:00 a.m. |
| Free Bicycle "Valet" Parking |
Tennis Courts |
6:00 a.m. |
| Welcome |
Announcer's Stage |
6:05 a.m. |
Pilot & Crew Briefing (Public is invited) |
Announcer's Stage | 6:10 a.m. |
Inflate Pathfinder Balloon |
6:40 a.m. | |
Hot Air Balloons begin Mass Ascension |
7:00 a.m. | |
Concert |
Showmobile | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
