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Soar over desert skies at Cathedral City's vibrant festival
Experience the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival from November 21-23, 2025, featuring breathtaking balloon displays, live music, and gourmet food trucks.
Event details
The Cathedral City Hot-Air Balloon Festival is a vibrant and captivating event that takes place in the heart of Rancho Mirage, California. This annual celebration is designed to attract a variety of people, including families, music enthusiasts, foodies, and anyone fascinated by the majesty of hot-air balloons.
The festival is scheduled to occur from November 21st to November 23rd, 2025. Each day is packed with a variety of activities that cater to families, including
- balloon tether rides
- nighttime balloon glows
- drone light show
- live musical entertainment,
- gourmet food trucks
- interactive family activities
- art installations
- an outdoor artisan market
- carnival rides and games
- and so much more
The festival hopes you will enjoy their 11th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival!
Want to see the balloons launch? Arrive at 6:00am! Balloon launches are subject to weather and variables outside of the balloon festival’s control. Remember to give yourself enough time to park and walk to the launch site. The festival says that if you have a flight reservation, arrive no later than 6am for check in. Free parking is available.
Festival Location Details:
Friday launches takes place at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage – 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Saturday & Sunday morning launches both take place at the Westin Resort Mission Hills at the golf driving range.
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa – 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Free Parking will be available in the parking lots with directional signs taking you to the launch sites.
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