Join us for three days of activities for the whole family that include balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glows, romantic dinners, live musical entertainment, gourmet food trucks, a Kids' Zone, Art Show, an outdoor market, family-friendly activities and so much more!

Schedule of Events:

November 22, 2024:

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Agua Caliente Casinos Hot Air Balloon Launch and Competition Flight

7 AM Hot Air Balloons will take flight. Free For Spectators to Watch

?Hot Air Balloon Rides are available for Advance Purchase.

Location: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: 10th Anniversary Festival Kick Off

Live Entertainment, Best Food Trucks in So Cal, Beer and Wine Garden, Kids Zone, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Weather Permitting, Mini Rc Balloon Glow, and Much More!

6:30 PM - 200 Drone Light Show, presented by Grizzly Entertainment, Will Light Up the Sky With 3d Images.  

Adults $15, Kids 12 And under $10, Kids 3 And Under Free
Free Entry for Cathedral City Residents and Ace Club Members with Proof of ID

Location: Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234.

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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Grooves At The Westin Jazz And Balloon Glow

Location: The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa, 7133 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

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November 23, 2024:

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Hot Air Balloon Launch And Competition Flight

7 AM - Hot Air Balloons Will Take Flight. Free For Spectators to Watch

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides are Available for Purchase, Weather Permitting

Hot Air Balloon Rides are available for Advance Purchase.

Location: The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa, 7133 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270.

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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival 10th Anniversary Celebration

Festival Lawn Opens At 2 PM. Free Entry for the Community.

Community Stage with Live Entertainment, Best Food Trucks in So Cal, Beer, and Wine Garden, Interactive Kids Zone, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides Weather Permitting, Car Show, Artesian Market, and Much More!

Cathedral City Community Amphitheater Opens At 3 PM

For An Evening with Leann Rimes. One Iconic Voice. One Unforgettable Night.

With the Opening Guest from America’s Got Talent, Emily West.

Location: Cathedral City Festival Lawn and Community Amphitheater, 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234.

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7:00 PM: 10th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon Glow

Colorful hot air balloons will line up along Cathedral Canyon from the festival lawn to downtown Cathedral City as they light up the sky and twinkle to music.

Location: Downtown Cathedral City

7:00 PM: Agua Caliente Casinos Hot Air Balloon Glow

Hot air balloon glow to music. Followed by live entertainment and giveaways inside the casino.

Location: Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 68960 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, Ca 92234.

November 24, 2024:

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Hot Air Balloon Launch and Competition Flight

7 am Hot Air Balloons Will Take Flight. Free For Spectators to Watch

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides are Available for Purchase Weather Permitting

Hot Air Balloon Rides are available for Advance Purchase.

Location: The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa, 7133 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

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Dates: November 22 - 24, 2024

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