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A balloon race that took place in Bremen, Germany, in 2009. A balloon release is a ceremonial event in which a number of hydrogen- or helium-filled balloons are launched into the sky. Balloon releases can be done as a prayer ceremony, to create a photo opportunity, to raise awareness of a cause or campaign, or as a competitive long-distance race.
The 1988 edition of The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes the event as a world record "largest ever mass balloon release", with 1,429,643 balloons launched. [10] [11] Guinness no longer measures balloon releases. [12] Balloonfest '86 was the subject of the 2017 short documentary film Balloonfest. [13]
Some states have banned mass balloon releases, like the one in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1986 when a charity set loose a world-record 1.5 million helium-filled balloons.
The doc explores United Way's disastrous 1986 Cleveland balloon launch via archival footage. [2] [3] [4] Credits. Director: Nathan Truesdell;
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The Florida House passed a bill that bans the intentional release and organization of a release of balloons, citing its danger to the environment.
Balloon drops are commonly performed at New Year's Eve celebrations and at political rallies and conventions, but may also be performed at celebrations, including graduations and weddings. Balloons for sale on vappu in Helsinki, Finland in 2018. For decades, people have also celebrated with balloon releases. This practice has been discouraged ...
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