Hot Air Balloons ascend in the early morning sky.
Around the second weekend in September in Reno, Nevada colorful hot air balloons fill the morning skies starting on Friday and culminating on Sunday.
Held at Rancho San Rafael Park just west of the University of Nevada, Reno, The Great Reno Balloon Races have evolved into the largest free event of its kind in the world.
Using information on wind speed and currents along with elevation measurements, the pilots test their skill for a chance to win an $11,000 prize purse.
Beginning in 1982 with just 20 balloons, presently this event has evolved to at least 100 balloons filling the sky across the city of Reno.
Lighting up the early morning dark sky at 05:00, the Glow Show kick-starts the day.
Next and equally thrilling, the Dawn Patrol is a trademark of The Great Reno Balloon Races.
Hot air balloons that are qualified to fly in the dark ascend and glow in sync to choreographed music.
A T-6 formation fly-over is performed by the National Championship Air Race during the singing of the National Anthem.
The Mass Ascension Launch follows the Dawn Patrol and begins at 06:45 as the balloons launch in the early morning light.
Up to 100 balloons take to the air and fill the sky with a multitude of colors and shapes.
During the day there are many exciting activities at Rancho San Rafael Park including balloon rides, demonstrations, art exhibits and concession stands.
With so many exciting outdoor events in Reno, The Great Reno Balloon Races are my favorite. There is so much action and colorful balloons, I hardly know which way to point my camera.
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