Every year the LSUS campus turns into a colorful balloon festival you have to check out. The Red River Rally has games, live music, food, and you can even take a tethered balloon ride for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

The Red River Balloon Rally is an annual event that takes place every summer.
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People from all over come to compete in the race and show off their specialty balloons.
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There's live music, vendors, and food.
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Remember to bring a blanket or a chair!

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You can also take a tethered balloon ride.
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You'll still go up in the air, but the hot air balloon is tethered to the ground, so you won't fly away.
One of the coolest attractions is the balloon glow.
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20-25 balloons light up their burners and it's definitely a cool sight to see.
They close out each night with a spectacular fireworks show.
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The Red River Balloon Rally takes place on July 14-15 on the LSUS Campus.
The U.S. Hot Air Balloon Nationals Competition takes place July 11-16 and flies over Shreveport-Bossier.

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