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During the Parade of Pilots several balloonists ignited their burners.

After a strong return last year, the Balloons Over Vermilion is only trying to build from that in this year’s version.

Balloons Over Vermilion is all about the children, and the event is giving back to 16 organizations and agencies committed to the health and success of Vermilion County young people and their families.

Organizers of Balloons Over Vermilion would like to thank the tens of thousands of guests who once again brought smiles, excitement and inspiration to the event after a year’s absence.

In 2013 I took my first hot air balloon ride with my girlfriend Debbie White. It was Christmas gift from Debbie.

Balloons inflate and take off at Balloons Over Vermilion, at the Vermilion County Airport in Danville on Friday, July 9, 2021.

Larry Owen of Danville, left, pilot of the ‘Jolly Rolle, balloon, and his passenger take off with others Friday on opening night of the Balloons Over Vermilion festival at Vermilion County Airport in Danville.,

Carpe Diem is filled with hot air prior to its lift off from Bismarck Friday morning during a corporate sponsor flight.

The sound of laughter, the smell of fair food and plenty of colorful hot-air balloons filled the skies Friday on opening night of the fifth annual Balloons Over Vermilion festival in Danville.

Ten hot air balloons are scheduled to participate Thursday evening (July 8th) when the Gao Grotto hosts a ‘Splash ‘N Dash’ event at Danville’s Lake Vermilion.