| SUMMER KICKS OFF WITH ANNUAL ALABAMA JUBILEE HOT-AIR BALLOON CLASSIC |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381 EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SUMMER KICKS OFF WITH ANNUAL ALABAMA JUBILEE HOT-AIR BALLOON CLASSIC
Decatur, Ala. – All across the United States, the Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer season. For the past 33 years, visitors flock to Decatur, Ala. over the holiday weekend for the Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic where over 60 giant hot-air balloons fill the sky over the River City. Gospel music singer Guy Penrod is slated to headline this year’s event set for May 28th and 29th.
The two-day event begins bright and early on Saturday at 6:30 a.m. with the Hare and Hound Balloon Race. Saturday’s activities include an antique car show and the Southland Flywheelers Tractor Show featuring engine demonstrations, a tractor parade, pedal tractor pull, and tractor games. At dusk, the Balloon Glow is a must see as the towering balloons of all colors light up the night sky. The day wraps up at 10:30 p.m.
Another round of friendly competition between the pilots is scheduled for Sunday beginning at 6:30 a.m. with the Hot-Air Balloon Key Grab Race. For those who want to experience the magic of a balloon ride, free tethered rides are offered at 5:30 p.m. and a spectacular fireworks show by Pyro Shows is set to launch at 9:30 p.m.
In addition, live music from 14 bands representing a variety of genre, an IDOL Competition, a children’s area with games and inflatables (some activities require a nominal fee to participate), and the Decatur Art Guild arts and crafts show offering only original artwork are scheduled throughout the weekend. Former lead singer for the Gaither Vocal Band, Guy Penrod is set to perform at 8 p.m. on Sunday, just prior to the fireworks show. In 2010, Penrod released his first solo album and has received accolades from country radio as well as southern gospel charts. Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.
Free parking will be available at Wolverine Park and GE with shuttle service to Point Mallard Park from 4 to 10 p.m. for $1/person each way. Admission to the Alabama Jubilee is free. Please note all balloon activities are weather permitting.
About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, counties, golf courses, restaurants, tour operators, accommodations, vendors, financial institutions and individuals. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381 or by visiting www.northalabama.org.
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