Photos: Balloon Glow 2023

Photos from the annual Balloon Glow at Jones Park

Geoff Stellfox

Jun. 18, 2023 11:00 am, Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 9:31 am

Scott Edgerton of Indianola helps hold his team’s balloon steady during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Balloon teams give a quick burst of hot air to keep them upright during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Allison Swallow, 13, helps her family set up their balloon during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Festival goers enjoy the illuminated Balloon Glow sign during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Pilot Brian Bennet (center) and Mike Swallow (left) finish inflating their balloon during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Balloon pilot Tim Cloyd gives final instructions to his team as the inflate their balloon during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Balloon pilot Brian Bennett fills his balloon with hot air during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Balloon pilot Cole Norton of Marion gives his team the thumbs up during the 2023 Cedar Rapids Balloon Glow on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly a dozen balloon pilots from across the state came out for the Balloon Glow but due to incoming inclement weather, attendees were unable to get up close to the balloons. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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