THE GLOW | FRI. SEPT. 19
5:00 P.M. – Emerson Central Fields Opens
- Dance with DJ Reggie at the NEWGROUND INTERNATIONAL Main Stage
- Food trucks, concessions and St. Charles Nissan & Hyundai Family Picnic Areas open! (visit our FAQS page for more info about coolers and concessions).
- Visit the PNC Mobile Bank PLUS Activities from St. Louis Children’s Hospital and more!
- Midway concessions, food trucks, inflatables, games and sponsor activities begin
6:45 P.M. TO 8:45 P.M.** – THE BALLOON GLOW
The balloons “glow” like huge fireflies, a truly magical scene, and one not to be missed! The balloons do not launch during the balloon glow but for a portion of the evening (weather permitting) the rope line will be released, and spectators will be invited to walk around to enjoy the view and chat with pilots and crew.
9:00 P.S. – PERFORMANCE FROM THE CHUTERS U.S. VETERAN PARACHUTE TEAM
9:15 P.M. – PNC BANK FIREWORKS FINALE
RACE DAY | SAT., SEPT. 20
1:00 P.M. – CENTRAL FIELD OPENS
- Celebrate 53 years of GFPBR at the NEWGROUND INTERNATIONAL Main Stage featuring DJ Reggie
- St. Charles Nissan & Hyundai Family Picnic Areas Open
- Purina Children’s Entertainment Area Opens Featuring:
– Purina Pro Plan Performance Team (performances at
1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m.) - Visit the PNC MOBILE BANK PLUS Activities from St. Louis Children’s Hospital and more!
- Midway concessions, food trucks, inflatables, games and sponsor activities begin
3:00 P.M. to 3:45 P.M. – OPENING CEREMONIES WITH AN APPEARANCE FROM THE CHUTERS U.S. VETERAN PARACHUTE TEAM
4:30 P.M.** – PNC BANK “HARE” BALLOON LAUNCHES
Musical Performance of “UP UP AND AWAY” by
the WASH U Chamber Choir
4:45 P.M.** – “HOUND” BALLOONS LAUNCH
** PLEASE NOTE:
The flight window for THE RACE is between 4:30 and 6:00 PM. Our goal is always to launch as scheduled, however, exact launch time is weather dependent. The #GFPBR pilot team monitors wind conditions & flight path details in coordination with the national weather service, our #GFPBR pilots and air traffic control. Real-time updates will be posted on our social media channels.
