Thompson brothers band together
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:03:00 GMT
as Santa Claus among parade organizers looking to fill responsibilities. In the late 1980s, handlers were needed for balloon characters floating some 40 feet in the air above the route along Woodward Avenue, Thompson recalled. Bob Sasson, a leader among
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Students send up their own balloons
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:32:00 GMT
The second day of the 19th Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival went off without a hitch Saturday. The day's events began early in the morning, and culminated with a student tissue balloon launch and the traditional evening balloon glow
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Phoenix rejects bid from hot-air balloon club
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:08:00 GMT
The Arizona Republic The Arizona Balloon Club's second attempt to launch and land hot-air balloons in Phoenix parks ignited the interest of some members of the city's Parks and Recreation
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Balloon festival a colorful weekend
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:33:00 GMT
The Colorado River and Sonoran Desert provide the backdrop for the 19th annual Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival. The balloons will be launched all at once on both mornings at West Wetlands Park. Visitors can get a closer look during the
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