Hollywood Beach Balloon Festival - Florida January 1, 2009

This FREE festive 3-day winter spectacle transforms Florida's only oceanfront Broadwalk into a sight to behold with 6-10 tethered hot air balloons decorating a mile long midway of fun. Take part in tethered balloon rides on the beach to benefit local charities and enjoy a nightly balloon "GLOW" at 7 p.m.

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Friday – Sunday, January 2 – 4, 2009
Friday, Noon – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For more information: (954) 926-3377

Event Schedule:
Friday, January 2
12:00pm The Quest
1:30pm Ricky Williams Band
5:00pm The Shakers
6:00pm Bill Wharton - The Sauce Boss
8:00pm The Shakers
9:30pm Hep Cat Boodaddies

Saturday, January 3
10:00am DJ Jim
10:30am House of Flying Cards
11:00am Geekus
12:30pm DJ Jim
1:00pm Jason Ricci & New Blood
2:00pm Blue Dice
3:30pm DJ Jim
4:00pm Blues Dragon
5:30pm Pier 6 Brawlers
7:00pm Jason Ricci & New Blood
9:00pm Blue Dice

Sunday, January 4
10:00am DJ Jim
10:30am House of Flying Cards
11:00am Blue Dice
12:00pm Circle Of Trust
1:30pm The Dillengers
3:00pm Rockin’ Jake
4:00pm Ike and Val Woods Band
5:30pm DJ Jim
6:00pm Rockin’ Jake
7:30pm Jupiter One

Hollywood is a warm and welcoming Florida beach destination with a natural allure, major attractions and diverse activities. From luxury waterfront resorts like the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach and the Westin Diplomat to its prime beachfront Superior Small Lodgings equipped with all the comforts of home, including kitchens and a warm and inviting atmosphere, you will come to love Hollywood in a very special way. Only minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport, Hollywood is also home to Port Everglades.

Official Website: http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/balloonfest.aspx?utm_campaign=BallonFest