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Great Texas Balloon Race

Coordinates: 32°29′31″N 94°44′20″W / 32.492°N 94.739°W / 32.492; -94.739
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Balloons Inflate at the Great Texas Balloon Race

The Great Texas Balloon Race is a hot air balloon festival held each summer near the City of Longview, Texas normally held in the area nearby the East Texas Regional Airport (Also known as the Gregg County Airport).[1] Established in 1978, it's billed as "The longest running hot-air balloon event in Texas."

The event is also participated by other nearby cities like Kilgore, Texas

The 2020 Great Texas Balloon Race was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the race was held on 2021 Great Texas Balloon Race.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Thet Pa - New Jersey Painting Contractors - Licensed Plumber NJ".
  2. ^ Cavazos, Michael. "Texan wins as Great Texas Balloon Race closes after three days of flights". Longview News-Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
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32°29′31″N 94°44′20″W / 32.492°N 94.739°W / 32.492; -94.739