Photos & Video: Check out the Red River Balloon Rally in Bossier City
Friday was the first evening of the Red River Balloon Rally held at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City. The festivities are scheduled to continue Saturday evening.
Hot air balloons glow against the evening sky as part of the Red River Balloon Rally at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City.
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Hot air balloons dot the infield of Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., for the Red River Balloon Rally on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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Hot air balloons dot the infield of Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., for the Red River Balloon Rally on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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A flame shoots up into a hot air balloon at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., during the Red River Balloon Rally on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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Hot air balloons dot the infield of Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., for the Red River Balloon Rally on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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A flame shoots up into a hot air balloon at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., during the Red River Balloon Rally on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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Hot air balloons dot the infield of Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., for the Red River Balloon Rally on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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