November 15th-17th, 2024:

SUNRISE Launch Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Gates open at 6:00 a.m. at the West Wetlands Park.

Saturday 5:30 p.m. Balloon Glow at Desert Sun Stadium. Gates open at 3:00 p.m.

Tethered Balloon Rides Saturday 4-7 p.m. and Sunday 7:15-9:00 a.m.

Morning Launches: Gates open at 6:00 a.m. at the West Wetlands Park.
West Wetlands Park
282 N. 12th Avenue
Yuma, Arizona 85364

Balloon Glow: Gates open at 3:00 p.m.
Desert Sun Stadium
1280 Desert Sun Drive
Yuma, Arizona 85365

Your Admission: Kindness & Cans!
Bring a non-perishable canned food item as your admission to MORNING LAUNCHES.

The EVENING GLOW Admission is $5.00 per person plus a non-perishable canned food item to benefit Crossroads Mission.

Ages 5 & under are FREE.
Balloon Fest Extravaganza!

A Spectacle of Color and Wonder
The Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival is a captivating three-day event featuring mass ascensions of magnificent hot air balloons. Watch as the sky above Yuma comes alive with an array of colors and shapes, showcasing the skill and artistry of balloon pilots. The festival culminates in the Desert Balloon Glow, an enchanting spectacle where tethered balloons illuminate the night sky, synchronized to the rhythm of music. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.