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Families watch as the hot air balloon crews set up throughout a field across from the Canton Multipurpose Center. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.

Gallery: Mississippi’s Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest brings excitement to Canton over July 4th weekend

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July 5, 2021
A crew completes the final stages of setting up their hot air balloon for the evening Balloon Glow event. Mississippi's Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest ran from July 1-3 and included a competition flight, balloon chase bike ride, evening runs, live music, and fireworks. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
Bikers begin the morning of July 3, the final day of the festival, early at 7 a.m. with the 30 mile balloon chase bike ride starting in the parking lot of the Canton Multipurpose Center. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A biker makes her way through the parking lot of the Canton Multipurpose center to the starting line for the ballon chase bike ride. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
Despite wet conditions not ideal for landing, one daring balloon pilot took off in the early morning on Saturday, July 3. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A group of four bikers approaches the 5 mile point of the balloon chase bike ride. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A biker stops for a water break at the 5 mile point of the balloon chase bike ride. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
One biker's black shoes and patriotic socks contrast with those of his companions. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A biker gratefully accepts a cup of water from a volunteer. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A group of three bikers speeds past the final water stop during the final 5 miles of the balloon chase bike ride. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A lone biker continues steadily on his way to the finish line during the July 3 morning bike ride. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
Families watch as the hot air balloon crews set up throughout a field across from the Canton Multipurpose Center. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A young girl accepts a high five from a spectator as she crosses the finish line in the Kid's Fun Run on the evening of July 3. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A competitor in the 4 mile run approaches the end of her first lap. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
Jamaican triathlete Jassette Bromfield completed the 4 mile evening run in first place with a time of 25 minutes and 26 seconds. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A boy accepts a medal after completing the 4 mile run on the evening of July 3. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A dog receives a refreshing splash of water from his owner after completing the 2 mile run. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
Crew members begin setting up a red, white, and blue hot air balloon. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
Three children enjoy slices of pizza as the hot air balloon crews begin to set up across the field. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A balloon shaped decoration hangs from the corner of a food tent. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A young girl attempts to block the bubbles blown at her by a friend. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
A hot air balloon pilot prepares to lift off in front of a brightly colored food stand. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.
Families enjoy music, food, and the warm evening weather on the final evening of Canton Tourism's hot air balloon festival. Photo by Hannah Grace Biggs.

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