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For tips of viewing the balloons and enjoying your experience, please visit our Page. October 25, 2013 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Press in the Canyon
Palo Duron Canyon Public is welcome. Please email the Press Coordinator at pirates@piratesofthecanyon.com for press reservations. 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 8th Annual Amarillo Glows
John Stiff Park, Amarillo, Texas Hot Air Balloon Glow in Amarillo. Balloons will inflate after dark and use there fire burners to light up the night sky next to McDonald Lake nestled in John Stiff Park. Gates open at 5:00 PM and admission is free. Please come out and mingle with the Pilots and Crews as they set up to dazzle your eyes and cameras with a beautiful show. Dress warmly as the nights can get cold. October 26, 2013 7:00 AM 9:30 AM Hoist Your Colors - Mass Ascension
John Stiff Park, Amarillo, Texas There will be a Pilot Competition flight. It is considered a Har and Hound contest where one pilot will take off from the field and all the other balloon pilots objectives are to follow his flying and drop a bean bag closest to his landing spot. It is a true challenge of piloting skills, especially in West Texas. 2:00 PM 3:30 PM Trick or Treat
John Stiff Park, Amarillo, Texas Come meet all the Balloon Pilots as the prepare to gracefull float across Amarillo. Now is the publics time to mingle amongst all the pilots and crews, get your Program autographed and see these graceful giants lift off and fly over Amarillo. October 27, 2013 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 8th Annual Pirates of the Canyon
Palo Duron Canyon Come join us as the sunrises over the Palo Duro Canyon and 30 Balloons lift off from the Amphitheatre Auxiliary Parking Log. Please come early as the traffic flow into and out of the canyon does get congested. Park Officials will open the gates at 6:00 AM for early entry and balloons will start inflating shortly after 7:00 AM
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