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50th anniversary Hot Air Balloon event held at Fountain Park
Photo courtesy of Nicole Zenhausern
Nicole Zenhausern snapped a photo of the hot air balloons on the slightly overcast morning in Fountain Park.
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Hot air balloons began inflating around sunrise on Sunday, Feb. 25.
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Two-year-old Maximus gets a big smooch from Ashley Hargrave as she multitasks.
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Things can get a little topsy-turvey when inflating balloons with a slight wind.
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A flight team member helps inflate a hot air balloon at Fountain Park Sunday, Feb. 25.
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The Hargrave family inflate their hot air balloon in Fountain Park.
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The event featured a total of 11 balloons Sunday, Feb. 25, creating a colorful spectacle at Fountain Park.
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From left, Zech, Ashely and Maximus of A to Z Balloning enjoyed the brisk morning in Fountain Hills.
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A crowd of early morning spectators gathered along the sidewalk on Saguaro Boulevard to watch the 50th anniversary hot air balloon event.
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Despite a growing line of eager hot air balloon riders, the tethered balloon rides were canceled due to the wind, according to Rainbow Ryders.
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VFW Post 7507 Adjutant Boe James brewed up some coffee and hot chocolate for the spectators at Fountain Park.
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