The Great Reno Balloon Races 2014

It's balloon time! Every year, Reno hosts The Great Reno Balloon Race. It is a huge event which began 33 years ago and one of my very favorites. Over 100 balloons participate with over 140,000 people attending. The brisk September morning is perfect as the sun comes over the mountains in the east.

Brave souls come early for the Dawn Patrol which begins at 5am. I was lucky to get these guys there by 6:15. LOL!

In most events that we attend here in Reno, I love that they have the Star Spangled Banner and our flag that flies! In this event, the balloon ascends with the flag under it while it is being sung.

Then the balloons start coming up all around you.

Everyone was a little grouchy except for Mommy. LOL!

As you can see, the balloons are inflated all around you!

Love the fish couple!

One of my favorite shots to take is when the balloons are right over you.

One of the unique balloons this year - the chili peppers!

Just beautiful!

This guy got up early just for me. :)

The dog balloon was so big it had to wait until the others ascended and even then it took awhile!

The fire heating up the balloon.

What a wonderful, delightful event in Reno! Well worth coming to see and experience.

Afterwards, we went to Bordertown for a home-cooked breakfast - biscuits and gravy and omelets. :)

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