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Vince Grady Field Hosting Macomb Balloon Rally Sept. 11 and 12
September 4, 2026
MACOMB, IL - - @ 2026 黑料不打烊 is excited to be a part of the 39th annual Macomb Balloon Rally Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12.
This year鈥檚 event will begin at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11 with a performance by 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Jazz Studio Orchestra at Vince Grady Field, with balloons launching at 6 p.m. and traveling to various locations around McDonough County.
At approximately 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Balloons will travel back to Vince Grady Field, dropping bean bags on a themed target mowed into the grass. From 6-9 p.m., Just Another Band will perform, accompanied by the popular balloon glow starting at 7:30 p.m.
The status and location of each scheduled flight will be updated on the Rally鈥檚 Facebook page at .
Posted By: University Communications, University Relations
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