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2025 Hot Air Balloon

Photos from Davis' first free tethered hot-air balloon rides at the Davis Cemetery, presented with the Davis Food Co-op.

Visitors look over bright goods laid out on a vendor tableJessi DavisA single tree stands in morning mist beside a park pathJessi DavisSomeone speaks through a megaphone beside a guest in a bright jacketJessi DavisA passenger stands in the basket below the twin burnersJessi DavisA green balloon hovers just off the grass as a crowd watchesJessi DavisA basket with a sponsor banner hangs below a balloon in flightJessi DavisA green balloon rises above a crowd with cameras on the lawnJessi DavisA child and adults look over trikes parked beside a display vanJessi DavisA crowd browses a table stacked with bags and giftsJessi DavisPeople walk a path between trees and headstones in autumnJessi DavisPeople stand around a balloon basket tethered on the grassJessi DavisA green balloon towers over a crowd by the face painting tentJessi DavisA small group stands talking on the lawn among headstonesJessi DavisRed adaptive trikes lined up on display beside a van and signsJessi DavisThe burner lights inside a balloon carrying passengers overheadJessi DavisPeople walk past a balloon basket hung with a sponsor bannerJessi DavisPassengers look down from a basket high above the groundJessi DavisTwo people stand talking on the lawn under the autumn treesJessi DavisFamilies wait together on the grass on a bright autumn morningJessi DavisPeople gather around a balloon basket while others wait their turnJessi DavisA green balloon flies above a pickup truck parked on the lawnJessi DavisThe burner fires above passengers seated in the basketJessi DavisA basket of passengers lifts away beneath the glowing burnerJessi DavisPassengers ride in a basket hung with a sponsor bannerJessi DavisA basket with a sponsor banner climbs into a clear blue skyJessi DavisFamilies stand beside the basket waiting on the grassJessi DavisA crowd holds up phones to photograph under the treesJessi DavisPeople stand watching on the grass with autumn trees behind themJessi DavisA green balloon with a face design climbs high overheadJessi DavisSomeone watches as passengers settle into a basket on the lawnJessi DavisA green balloon drifts past a branch of autumn leavesJessi DavisChildren play with a paper toy near the tents on the grassJessi DavisPassengers look out from a basket hung with a sponsor bannerJessi DavisA guest stands under a canopy tent with the crowd behindJessi DavisPeople watch from below as a green balloon lifts overheadJessi DavisA basket with a sponsor banner rises just above the treelineJessi DavisA green balloon seen from below as it lifts off the fieldJessi DavisA child rides in the basket with the other passengersJessi DavisA basket with a sponsor banner drifts low above the treesJessi DavisPassengers crowd the edge of a basket with a sponsor bannerJessi DavisTwo people rest on a bench under a wide shade treeJessi DavisA green balloon rises behind a booth with a purple bannerJessi DavisA family walks across the grass past a row of headstonesJessi DavisSomeone with a megaphone speaks to a crowd beside a tableJessi DavisVolunteers set up a registration tent on the cemetery lawn before the event.Zombie Bike ParadeA small crowd gathers near a tent under autumn trees in the cemetery grounds.Zombie Bike ParadeA group of organizers, one in a colorful wig, poses together on the lawn before the balloon launch.Zombie Bike ParadeThe green and yellow balloon rises against a clear blue morning sky above the treeline.Zombie Bike ParadeAn emcee in a green wig speaks into a megaphone with the balloon rising behind him.Zombie Bike ParadeAn emcee in a green wig gestures animatedly while addressing the crowd.Zombie Bike ParadeAn emcee in a green wig raises his arm mid-announcement on the lawn.Zombie Bike ParadeThe green balloon fills the sky above a crowd gathered to watch it rise.Zombie Bike ParadeOnlookers raise their arms as the balloon looms overhead in the morning light.Zombie Bike ParadeThree attendees chat casually on the lawn before the launch.Zombie Bike ParadeA teenager and an older woman with a megaphone stand together listening to the announcements.Zombie Bike ParadeA man in a patterned hoodie stands alone on the lawn.Zombie Bike ParadeA small group walks across the grass in the background near camera equipment.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman in an orange top hat speaks into a megaphone with a wide smile.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman in an orange top hat speaks into a megaphone.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman in an orange top hat addresses a small crowd with the balloon towering behind her.Zombie Bike ParadeAn emcee speaks into a megaphone next to a companion on the grass.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman with gray hair and sunglasses speaks into a megaphone.Zombie Bike ParadeA man in a cap speaks to the group, partly obscured.Zombie Bike ParadeA man in glasses and a blazer speaks to the gathered crowd.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman in an orange top hat talks with another attendee on the lawn.Zombie Bike ParadeAn emcee and a companion stand together on the grass.Zombie Bike ParadeThe balloon envelope and basket rise at a dramatic angle against clear sky.Zombie Bike ParadeFive friends smile for a group photo with the green balloon rising behind them.Zombie Bike ParadeThe same group of friends poses again with the balloon behind them.Zombie Bike ParadeThe group laughs together as they pose for another shot near the balloon.Zombie Bike ParadeA different group of five poses together on the lawn as the balloon looms behind them.Zombie Bike ParadeThe second group poses again for the camera with the balloon above.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders look up at the burner flame from inside the balloon basket.Zombie Bike ParadeThe burner glows above riders waiting in the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders wait under the burner as the balloon holds steady overhead.Zombie Bike ParadeA dramatic wide angle looks straight up through the black and green balloon envelope to the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeAnother dramatic upward view through the balloon envelope toward the basket and sky.Zombie Bike ParadeThe balloon basket hangs below the envelope against blue sky.Zombie Bike ParadeThe balloon rises with its basket visible against the sky.Zombie Bike ParadeZombie Bike Parade Balloon 2025Zombie Bike ParadeZombie Bike Parade Balloon 2025Zombie Bike ParadeA small group looks up at the burner and rigging inside the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeThe group under the burner watches the flame ignite.Zombie Bike ParadeThe Davis Food Co-op banner is visible on the balloon basket as a rider looks up.Zombie Bike ParadeThe Davis Food Co-op logo and Lifts the Community slogan are fully readable on the balloon basket.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders sit in the basket with the Davis Food Co-op banner below them.Zombie Bike ParadeThe balloon basket with the co-op banner rises past the treeline.Zombie Bike ParadeThe balloon and basket rise higher against the sky.Zombie Bike ParadeA close view of the green balloon fabric with a hand-drawn logo.Zombie Bike ParadeA rider stands in the basket beside the co-op banner as the balloon holds steady.Zombie Bike ParadeThe co-op banner is visible on the basket as the balloon rises past the trees.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders wave and smile from inside the balloon basket.Zombie Bike ParadeA rider adjusts a costume hood while others look on in the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeThe balloon and basket are silhouetted from below against the morning sky.Zombie Bike ParadeA man reaches to help a costumed rider adjust their hood in the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeA girl grins with delight in the balloon basket as her dad looks on.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders react and laugh together in the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeA close view of the green balloon fabric with a hand-drawn logo.Zombie Bike ParadeA group of riders stands together in the basket waiting to launch.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders wait in the basket as the burner glows above them.Zombie Bike ParadeThe basket group waits under the burner before launch.Zombie Bike ParadeA rider takes a photo while others stand nearby in the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeTwo riders stand close together in the basket.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders look up at the burner flame igniting above them.Zombie Bike ParadeThe Davis Food Co-op Lifts the Community banner hangs clearly on the balloon basket.Zombie Bike ParadeThe balloon rises with its basket small against the sky.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders are partly visible in the basket against the sky.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman with pink-streaked hair rides in the basket beneath the burner.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders wait in the basket as the co-op banner edge shows at frame right.Zombie Bike ParadeThe green balloon fabric curves against the sky with the basket small below.Zombie Bike ParadeTwo men talk quietly in the basket before launch.Zombie Bike ParadeTwo riders stand together in the basket looking out.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman in a pink beanie smiles warmly while riding in the balloon basket.Zombie Bike ParadeA group of attendees chats together on the grass after landing.Zombie Bike ParadeA small crowd gathers near the basket after the balloon lands.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders wave and smile from the basket as the balloon rises.Zombie Bike ParadeA woman in sunglasses leans against the basket rail.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders reach up toward the burner as the balloon fires above them.Zombie Bike ParadeA rider waves with a big smile as the group watches the burner ignite.Zombie Bike ParadeRiders look up together as the balloon prepares to rise.Zombie Bike Parade

Photos: Jessi Davis, Zombie Bike Parade. Takedown requests

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