Video: Watch Saturday evening’s Great Falls Balloon Festival non-launch

The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled the balloon launch Saturday evening from Simard-Payne Memorial Park.

Photo Album: The balloons were grounded but our photographers stepped up

The hot air balloons stayed on the ground Saturday morning after the Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled launches for the third time.

Video: Saturday morning’s Great Falls Balloon Festival launch canceled

The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled the morning's launch but inflated several balloons at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.

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In spite of steady rain and swampy conditions under foot, well over a hundred people had gathered in the park, taking in the entertainment and waiting for the arrival of the balloons. 

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The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival has canceled both planned launches Friday.

Video: Actually one balloon did lift off the ground

Cuddles the Teddy Bear goes for a ride during 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Photo Album: The balloons put on a show despite being grounded

The Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled Friday morning's launch due to weather but some crews inflated their hot air balloons for the crowd that came to Simard-Payne Memorial Park.