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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
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Sedalia announces end of Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Sedalia Chamber of Commerce made an unexpected announcement Friday, confirming the end of a popular event that attracted visitors from all over the state. According to a , the city will no longer be hosting the Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival, which has been held in June for the past two years. 'World's Largest Rubber Duck' coming to Missouri State Fair 'We are so incredibly thankful for the generous support from our sponsors and the amazing community turnout over the past two years for the Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival. It has been such a joy to see our community come together and make lasting memories at this special event,' the chamber of commerce said. The post said the event was canceled due to staffing limitations and a lack of resources. 'This was not an easy decision, and we truly appreciate your understanding and continued support and we focus on other ways to serve and celebrate our community,' the chamber said on Facebook. Despite this popular event ending, the city has a number of other events planned throughout the year. . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Climate
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Wind grounded hot air balloons but Palm Beach County skies still filled with spectacle
On a windy day in February, crowds gathered for the Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. They were there to see the sky fill with colorful balloons and "Monster Show Kites." Some were even there hoping to get a bird's eye view of the region from inside one of those baskets lofted into the sky beneath the giant balloons. Mother Nature, however, was not having it, sending gusts too strong for passenger flight. Still, for many, the spectacle from smaller inflatables and grounded balloons on a sunny day and a laser light show after dusk — as much of the nation sat in winter — was worth the trip. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Wind grounds hot air balloons but kites, laser show fill Florida skies
