Look UP, Shreveport - Bossier & DeSoto: It's Balloon Rally Weekend i

The 2024 Red River Balloon Rallyreturns Friday and Saturday July 12th and 13th from 5PM-10PM.

Look for the huge indoor air conditioned vendor room as well as lots of local food trucks.

Brought to you by the Bossier City Farmers Market and InstaGraham Events. Air conditioned shopping and balloon viewing fun!
We will have 60+ local vendors and makers there with all kinds of unique finds for you and your family.

Look for market goods, honey, soap, jewelry, clothing, jams and jellies, loads of baked goods, local businesses, giveaways, leather goods, textiles, artists, and more.

The event is from 5PM-10PM each evening, $5 admission, with free parking and free family activities.

Details below. See you there!

The 2024 CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally is a one-of-a-kind festival that will include balloon glows, live country and rock bands, tethered balloon rides, free kids’ fun zone, food and craft vendors, including **Bossier City Farmers Market, and much more.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://redriverballoonrally.com/tickets/ or pay at the door.

General Parking is free this year!

For a complete schedule of Red River Balloon Rally events and to purchase tickets, visit www.RedRiverBalloonRally.com or Red River Balloon Rally Facebook page.

Live Performances:

Friday, July 12: Hidden Tracks and Dirt Road Troubadours
Saturday, July 13: Total Choice and The Hollow Decks

Friday, July 12

5:00 pm – Gates Open

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Piped-In Music by Cumulus Media

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Hidden Tracks

6:00 pm – UNTIL – Tether Balloon Rides* (Weather Permitting) $25 per person

7:15 pm – 8:30 pm – Dirt Road Troubadours

8:30 pm – 9:15 pm – Balloon Glow

9:15 pm – 9:30 pm – Dirt Road Troubadours

9:30 pm – 9:37 pm – Fireworks Show

Saturday, July 13

5:00 pm – Gates Open

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Piped-In Music by Cumulus Media

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Total Choice

6:00 pm – UNTIL – Tether Balloon Rides* (Weather Permitting) $25 per person

7:15 pm – 8:30 pm – The Hollow Decks

8:30 pm – 9:15 pm – Balloon Glow

9:15 pm – 9:30 pm – The Hollow Decks

9:30 pm – 9:37 pm – Fireworks Show

Sunday, July 14

4:00 pm – Balloons Over DeSoto held at C.E. “Rusty” Williams Airport in Mansfield, LA 71052

This is an annual family oriented event for everyone to enjoy. There is food, hot air balloon rides, car show, live entertainment, food vendors and a firework show. There is also have bouncy houses for the kids! 4:00 – 10:00 PM – Free parking, shuttle service.

Who

Kids & Families

TICKET INFORMATION

General admission: $5 for ages 6+, children ages 5 and under get in free
Military with a valid ID: FREE admission thanks to the Shreveport Regional Airport
Tethered balloon rides: $25 cash only. An ATM will be available on-site.
Parking: Free this year, thanks to A Brighter Smile Dental Care for sponsoring the parking lots

Special Balloon Displays:

On Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, special-shaped balloons and mini balloons will be displayed at various locations around Shreveport-Bossier.

The schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, JULY 12

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
6:45 to 8 a.m.	Mini Balloon Setup @ Geico	8510 Youree Dr.
6:45 to 8 a.m.	Mini Balloon Setup @ Landers Dodge	2701 Benton Rd.
6:45 to 8 a.m.	Special Shape @ RRCU	2709 Old Minden Rd.
6:45 to 8 a.m.	Special Shape @ LAD	8000 E Texas St.