Weather permitting – and these days that can mean a lot – the Red River Balloon Rally is scheduled for this weekend. The official event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday June 11 and 12, 2021, but you might see the beautiful hot air balloons soar over Bossier Parish even earlier than that.

The region will also host the US Team National Championships ahead of the festival.

The US Team Nationals is an annual week-long competition that brings together the top 30 hot air balloon pilots in the United States. These ten teams of three will have two days of training, Monday and Tuesday, then five days of competition from June 9 to 13, 2021.

You can see them flying from 6 am to 8:30 am. Be sure to check the event’s Facebook page for the most recent information and locations.

CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally official schedule

Friday 11 June

Friday evening Faith and Family presented by First Bossier

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Competition flight of US nationals over LSUS (no admission fee)

5:00 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.
Doors open for CenterPoint Energy RRBR on LSUS site

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
AEP Swepco Kidz Fun Zone

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Professional kite exhibition

5.30 p.m. – 6.45 p.m.
Live Entertainment: Bossier’s First Worship Group

5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SBCA Cornhole Tournament

6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hot air balloon rides (wind and weather permitting) $ 20 per person

7:05 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
National anthem and hot air balloon take-off

7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Live Entertainment: Danny Gokey

8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Balloon Glow sponsored by TeamLogic IT and Stuart Integrated Services

9:30 p.m. – 9:40 p.m.
Red River Bank sponsored fireworks show

9:40 p.m. – 10:50 p.m.
Live Entertainment: YALA Worship Band

11:00 p.m. – 11:05 p.m.
Doors closed for the day

saturday 12 june

Louisiana Saturday Night presented by ERS Cat

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Competition flight of US nationals over LSUS (no admission fee)

5:00 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.
Doors open for CenterPoint Energy RRBR on LSUS site

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
AEP Swepco Kidz Fun Zone

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Professional kite exhibition

5.30 p.m. – 6.45 p.m.
Live Entertainment: After Midtown

5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SBCA Cornhole Tournament

6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hot air balloon rides (wind and weather permitting) $ 20 per person

7:05 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
National anthem and hot air balloon take-off

7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Live Entertainment: Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs

8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Balloon Glow sponsored by TeamLogic IT and Stuart Integrated Services

9:30 p.m. – 9:40 p.m.
Red River Bank sponsored fireworks show

9:40 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Live Entertainment: The Molly Ringwalds

11:00 p.m. – 11:05 p.m.
Doors closed for the day

This is a family-friendly event, featuring AEP SWEPCO children’s areas, tethered balloon rides and entertainment suitable for all ages. Every evening shows, food and retail vendors, fireworks and of course the magical glow of balloons at dusk.

Tickets are available for parking and entrance: see ticket prices here.

All times are approximate and the schedule is subject to change without notice. All events are subject to weather delays or cancellations. No refund or rush voucher for festival admission fees.