The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow

Last night, Sage and I went to the balloon glow at Forest Park. It was so awesome! Imagine nearly 50 giant hot air balloons peppering a field about the size of two football fields. Just before dusk, the balloons are deflated and lying on the ground. Then, all the sudden, the balloons rise to life in the form of giant balloons, bunnies, bears, and even beers. Sage favored the American flag balloon and my favorite was the St. Louis balloon. As the night grows darker, the sight grows even more incredible! The glow of the hot gases flowing into the balloons makes it magical. Then, every ten minutes or so, a whistle blows and ALL the balloons light up at once!





Wow! Sage and I were both amazed.


The night was even more fun because Sage took a ride on a choo choo tractor and on a pony. We shared some funnel cakes and frozen lemonade before heading home.



One tired baby - the sign of a fun night!