Atlantic Balloon Fiesta

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One of the first signs of fall . . .

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As much as I hate to see summer go, the balloon fiesta in Sussex always helps say goodbye. 

We usually go up on Friday night and try to get there for the balloon launch at 5:30,

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Then grab some food, check out Bingo or the market, and head to see the moon glow.

Which is probably my favourite . . .

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How beautiful is that?

And there's still time to catch some rides and games:

(The Zipper, for the braves ones . . .)

(The Zipper, for the braves ones . . .)

(Because is it really a fair if you don't fear for your life on a ride that was set up on that very same day?)

(Because is it really a fair if you don't fear for your life on a ride that was set up on that very same day?)

(Some of those games are hard to resist!)

(Some of those games are hard to resist!)

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or check out the barn vibes . . . 

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I don't think I've gotten up early enough to see it person yet, but the morning launch is also beautiful! 

Check out the whole schedule here.

So much fun for the whole family! 

Or friends! 

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Would you go for a ride? . . .

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