Great Falls Balloon Festival, more to return to Lewiston-Auburn this summer

After two years without many of the Twin Cities' signature celebrations, all are set to return this year.

Great Falls Balloon Festival grounded for this year

Organizers cited the pandemic mandates and the number of visitors drawn to the three-day festival.

Watch hot air balloons take from Lewiston in a ‘virtual’ festival launch

There's no balloon festival this year but a couple balloon pilots take off Saturday morning.

Join us for a ‘virtual’ launch Saturday

Virtual balloon launch scratched because of weather

There's no balloon festival this year but a couple balloon pilots hoped to take off Saturday morning.

Videos: Watch past years’ launches from the Great Falls Balloon Festival

Here is a selection of videos of launches from past balloon festivals from various viewpoints.

PHOTOS: Despite no balloon festival, Rolly’s launches over-the-top decorations

Rolly's Diner in Auburn does not let a canceled festival prevent it from decorating like it does every year.

Join us for a ‘virtual’ balloon launch Saturday

Canceled Great Falls Balloon Festival deflates local charities

Lewiston-Auburn festival organizers still haven’t decided if their events will happen this summer

Brewfest, festivals and Maine State Bicentennial Parade scheduled for summer.