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Balloon Glow and fireworks show in West Plains

Balloon Glow and fireworks show in West Plains

Yahoo08-04-2025
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Child Advocacy Center has announced a hot air balloon and fireworks show to help children in need.
According to a Facebook post by the City of West Plains, the Balloon Glow starts on Saturday, Apr. 12, at 3 p.m. at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds.
Event goers can expect a night filled with glowing balloons, live music, fireworks and food vendors.
The event recommends bringing your lawn chair or blankets for seating.
Entertainment Lineup:
3-6:30 p.m. – Kids Zone
4 p.m. – ThunderShine
5:30 p.m. – Thomas Russell Bryant Band
7 p.m. – Simply Seger Tribute Band
7 p.m. – Hot Air Balloon Glow
8:30 p.m. – Fireworks Finale
Link for tickets & more information: https://childadvocacycenter.org/…/balloon-glow…/
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