Balloon Glow 2024 Photos. Thousands of people gathered on the emerson central fields to witness the 52nd annual great forest park balloon glow on friday, sept. The gtbr proudly welcomes our pilots for the 2024 national hot air balloon championship.

The cedar rapids freedom festival’s annual balloon glow is coming up quick, and this year’s celebration will actually include four different events! The great forest park balloon race, presented by pnc bank, invites you to celebrate blue skies and soft landings on fri., sept.