Cathedral City’s 35th Anniversary Celebration & Hot Air Balloon Festival Begins in about Two Weeks (November 18 – 20)
We are so excited to bring a family-friendly, fun-filled weekend of activities during the Cathedral City 35th Anniversary & Hot Air Balloon Festival. There will be 50 balloons coming from as far away as Vermont, British Columbia (Canada), Kentucky, New Mexico, and many southwestern states. Other highlights include:
Breakfast & Balloon Race at Big League Dreams Sports Park
35th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Jazz Concert
35th Anniversary & Balloon Parade on East Palm Canyon Drive
Sneak Preview of “Taste of Jalisco” featuring Ballet Folkloric Dancers, Mariachi Limon, Latin Bands, Fashion Show
Cathedral City Dance Program
Comedian Shann Carr’s “Laugh & a Half” at Desert Cinema
Unveiling of the new Lalo Guerrero bronze statue
Saturday night’s 35 Hot Air Balloon Glow to Music
Sunset Wine Dinner & Balloon Glow at the Westin Hotel
Saturday night’s LIVE Music on the Main Stage
Sunday morning’s Balloon Launch at Century Park in Cathedral City
All Day Activities on Saturday and Sunday
Kid Zone
Desert Oasis Market featuring 50 vendors
Restaurant Row
Beer Garden
Classic Car Displays
Tethered Balloon Rides (7 am – 11 am) Downtown
Free parking, Free admission to the festival (some activities require tickets)
For more information go to: or www.DiscoverCathedralCity.com and click on the Balloon Festival
