Coverage dated September 17, 2026 to September 20, 2026

Great Forest Park Balloon Race returns for 54th year

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ST. LOUIS - Thousands of people braved the heat Saturday to attend the 54th Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Thirty-five balloons took part in this year's race, along with the U.S. Army's Golden Parachute Team.

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FOX 2 St. Louis
What to know about the Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Glow this weekend (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Sep 17, 2026
FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description
The event is one of the lonest-running hot air balloon races in the country, and one of the only races to take place in a large metropolitan city.
FOX 2 St. Louis
Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Glow draws large crowds to St. Louis (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Sep 18, 2026
FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description
The 54th annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race is underway in St. Louis, where event planners anticipate an estimated 90,000 attendees throughout the two-day weekend in Forest Park.
FOX 2 St. Louis
Great Forest Park Balloon Race returns for 54th year (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Sep 20, 2026
FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description
ST. LOUIS - Thousands of people braved the heat Saturday to attend the 54th Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Thirty-five balloons took part in this year's race, along with the U.S. Army's Golden Parachute Team.