Safety & Clothing Tips
- Dress in layers. It's sometimes very cool in the morning, but after the sun comes up it will warm up noticeably.
- Bring sunscreen to put on after the sun is up. You're at risk for sunburn if you are exposed for an extended amount of time.
- Bring appropriate eye protection. Sun and wind could be your enemies on a bright, sunny or windy day.
- Don't smoke anywhere near the balloons! A lit cigarette could possibly ignite a balloon's fuel tank and an ash can melt the balloon envelope.
- Decide among your group where you could meet in case someone gets separated or lost.
Make sure your children have some identification on them.
- Watch where you're going!
Don't "drive and watch" at the same time. The balloons are a magnificent but distracting sight. Move completely off to the side of the road to watch.
- Beware of vehicles moving around the field, especially emergency vehicles needing to get through the crowd.
- For evening events, bring a flashlight.
Also, take note of where you have parked your car. It's more difficult to find in the dark.
