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Frederick in Flight Hot Air Balloon Fest
4th at Firestone
Celebrate Independence Day at the 24th Annual 4th at Firestone!
Join us for a full day of patriotic fun for the whole family! Kick off the festivities with a lively parade through Historic Firestone, then head to the park for a bustling street fair packed with free games, crafts, and hands-on activities. Enjoy delicious eats from food trucks, browse unique vendors, and soak in live entertainment and a festive beer garden. As night falls, the celebration reaches its peak with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the sky. Don’t miss this unforgettable day of community, fun, and celebration! Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Miners Park
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Celebrate 15 years of Frederick In Flight
Celebrate with us on June 26, 27, & 28 with hot air When: June 26, 27, & 28 balloon lifts each morning, a party on Saturday night, and Where: Centennial Park, fun for the whole family! The balloons lift around 6 am, 630 Eighth Street weather permitting. Parking: Walk, bike, Party with us on Saturday evening in Centennial Park carpool, & park on side st featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, activities Cost: FREE to attend for kids, and hot air balloons candle sticking and glowing (weather permitting). Hot Air Balloons & Pilots Wanted: We’re looking for hot air balloons and their pilots to attend Frederick In Flight and help create this memorable event. Interested pilots should email our team to receive an application and get more info. Sponsor Opportunities: Get a higher level of brand recognition when you sponsor Frederick in Flight! There are many benefits of sponsoring, including your business name featured on a sponsor banner, event promotional materials, and of course a hot air balloon flight for two! Check out our 2026 Sponsor Opportunities. Food Vendors: There are many opportunities throughout the year for food vendors at Town of Frederick events. Interested in participating? The first step is to complete our Food Vendor Application. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject applicants and to make the final determination of participation. NO Drones! During the entirety of Frederick in Flight from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, we ask that no drones be operated in or fly above Centennial Park. Drones pose a safety concern to hot air balloons, hot air balloon pilots, and passengers. The Town certified drone pilots are the ONLY approved drones for this event. Powered Paramotorists: From Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, Frederick in Flight will be held at Centennial Park under a special event permit. During this period, the Town of Frederick has the authority to approve or deny any use of the park. Please note that skydivers and hot air balloons associated with the event will have priority. Ensure you are aware of all Notice to Airmen. Our goal is for safety and joy! Notice of Filming and Photography: When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, and/or reproduction.
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Live Music & Entertainment The main stage will be rocking all afternoon and evening! Enjoy back-to-back live performances leading up to a dazzling fireworks display to close out the night. Check out www.firestoneco.gov/133/4th-at-Firestone for full music perfomers and times of performances. CUTS•COLOR•BALAYAGE•BLOWOUTS•PERMS•MANICURES•PEDICURES•GEL•ACRYLIC
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