July 4, 2024
International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally 2024
Dedicated to Kenneth "Fergie" Ferguson
With Official Corporate Sponsor - In Bank
Official Propane Sponsor - Suburban Propane Gas Co.
www.exploreraton.com
THE EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday July 4, 2024
WELCOME PILOT’S RECEPTION
Elks Lodge – 5:00pm to 8:30pm (You are Welcome to Stay at the Elks to view Fireworks Display)
Pilots, Families, Crews and Sponsors
Dinner provided by – Elks Lodge #865
Pilot-Sponsor bags will be distributed
Friday July 5, 2024
La Mesa Airfield
6:00am to 9:00am Raton Elks Lodge Pancake Breakfast
6:00am Live Radio Remote Broadcast
6:00am – 10:00 am Music provided by Noby Gomez (Dance Contest @9:00am)
6:30am -Dedication to Fergie & Pilots Briefing/Ascension
Sponsors Fly Day
Enjoy Your time in Raton (Visitor’s Guide provided)
Saturday July 6, 2024
6:00am to 9:00am Raton Elks Lodge Pancake Breakfast
6:00am Live Radio Remote Broadcast
6:00 – 10:00 am Music provided by Noby Gomez (Dance Contest @ 9:00am)
6:30am – Dedication to Fergie & Pilots Briefing/Ascension
Sponsors Fly Day
Enjoy Your time in Raton (Visitor’s Guide provided)
Sunday July 7, 2024
6:00 am to 9:00am Raton Elks Lodge Pancake Breakfast
6:00am to 10:00 am Music Provided by Noby Gomez (Dance Contest @9:00am)
6:30am Pilots Briefing/Ascension
7:00am Pilot’s Fly Competition – Crew Fly Day
9:30am Closing Ceremonies
Parade & Festivities on the 4 th of July
Enjoy Music, Fun & Vendors on Historic 1st Street
4 th of July Fun on First Street
12:00pm – 6:00pm – Historic First Street Downtown Raton DJ , Games, Vendors
Parade – 1:30pm on Historic First Street Line Up in front of B.T.U.
Fireworks display by Raton Fire Department at Dusk
IT'S GONNA BE FUN!
Brought to you by: Raton Main Street Organization