Balloons Over Morgantown kicked off Thursday evening with NightGlow, a special display held at the Morgantown Mall.
The colorful balloons lit up for the community to get a close-up look at the aircraft.
University Toyota’s Balloons Over Morgantown continues through the weekend with several launches planned — weather-permitting.
This morning, the balloon launches will begin at 8 a.m. There will be another at 4 p.m. Two launches will take place at the same times Saturday, with the final one scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday. Weather, visibility, wind and wind direction are a few factors that may prevent balloons from making a safe flight, resulting in delays or launch cancellations. Launch updates will be posted on the event’s Facebook, Balloons Over Morgantown, and X page, hotairballoonwv.
Balloons and pilots will attempt to launch from Morgantown Municipal Airport, but because the wind can take them anywhere, they may be seen in many parts of Monongalia County.
For more information, visit the event website at BalloonsOverMorgantown.com.
