Greater Lansing Balloon Festival

Additional Information

The Greater Lansing Balloon Festival will be held at the Hope Sports Complex on N. Aurelius

Road in Lansing on September 30 and October 1 as a fundraiser for the Lansing Promise

scholarship programs.

In addition to the traditional balloon launches, two days of entertaining events also include: a 5K

fun run, a pilot meet & greet, kids’ inflatables, face painting and an inflatable balloon walk (all

weather permitting).

There are currently 20 pilots flying their signature balloons which will also participate in an

evening balloon glow starting at 8:00 p.m. on both nights.

For a complete schedule of events go to greaterlansingballoonfestival.com.

About Lansing Promise

The Lansing Promise Zone provides scholarships to any student who lives in the Promise Zone

and graduates from a high school located in the zone. These include graduates of school

district, charter, private and parochial high schools. The authority may establish a grade point

requirement for students to continue to receive their scholarships once they are in post-

secondary education, but there are no academic requirements other than high school

graduation to determine initial eligibility for Promise scholarships.

Kellie Dean, Chair, Lansing Promise Zone Authority Board, stated: "We are excited about this

exceptional family experience that will introduce a beautiful visual experience in a fun

atmosphere while also benefiting Lansing Promise. All monies received will enhance the

Promise Zone assets that are distributed to deserving local students."