Hot Air Balloons Return to Amarillo in October

There are some events that have come and gone from Amarillo. We know they will never come back, but it doesn't keep us from talking about them. We miss Funfest in Thompson Park. We miss the Block Party in downtown Amarillo.

Amarillo’s Lost Events We Still Miss

There have been more, but those two get talked about a lot. Then, as the year keeps going and we start seeing people heading to Albuquerque for the balloon festival, we think back. Didn't we use to have an event that brought hot air balloons to Amarillo?

Melissa Bartlett, TSM

We did. The most recent one was the Up in the Air balloon rally. You would be able to find hot air balloons all over Amarillo. It was always such a sight. You would find people discovering the balloons in the air as social media was flooded with photos. That was another great time in Amarillo a few years back.

The Return of Hot Air Balloons to Amarillo

Good news for hot air balloon enthusiasts and families in Amarillo. The balloons are coming back, according to social media recently. Amarillo Parks and Recreation shared the great news:

We are incredibly excited to announce a new spin on a classic event! Pirates of the Park will mark the return of a hot air balloon launch in Amarillo!

What to Expect at Pirates of the Park

The balloons are coming back.

In collaboration with Pirates of the Canyon, we will host our annual Halloween event as part of the weekend celebration on Saturday, October 25th. To learn more about Pirates of the Canyon, please visit their website at piratesofthecanyon.com!

Schedule of Balloon Launches and Glow

There will be more than just hot air balloons. There will also be spooky Halloween fun:

Wear your best Halloween costumes, trick-or-treat from hot air balloons, peruse food trucks and vendors, and snuggle up close with your friends and family to watch the spectacular display of over 20 balloons glowing in John Stiff Park at 7 pm.

The balloons are definitely something you will want to see. They will be out twice that day. This way, everyone will get a chance to see them in Amarillo:

This is a two-part event, split between morning and evening festivities. Balloons will launch from John Stiff Park in the morning, beginning at 7 am, and will return later that evening to inflate once more. Pirates of the Park is free and open to the public.

For our day schedule of October 25th and event information, please visit bit.ly/amarilloseasons! We can't wait to see you there!

The balloons are heading back to Amarillo. This will be a great time for everyone to get out and enjoy them. Find your best Halloween costume and make sure this event is on your calendar.