Mesquite, Nev. – This Friday, Mesquite Gaming, owner of Casablanca Resort and Virgin River Hotel, kicks off the seventh annual Mesquite Balloon Festival. The event, which runs from Friday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 28, features dozens of hot air balloons participating in exciting balloon launches and stunning night glows creating a picture-perfect experience for spectators of all ages. The full schedule is below.
Friday, Jan. 26
7:30 a.m. – Hot Air Balloon Launch, Oasis Parking Lot
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. the hot air balloons lift off from the Oasis parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Spectator parking for this event will be in the Oasis Parking garage across the street from the launch area.
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Balloon Night Glow, Southwest parking lot (under resort video marquee sign)
Each night the event features a Balloon Night Glow and Candlestick Glow show beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are welcome to the light shows.
Saturday, Jan. 27
7:30 a.m. – Hot Air Balloon Launch, Oasis Parking Lot
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. the hot air balloons lift off from the Oasis parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Spectator parking for this event will be in the Oasis Parking garage across the street from the launch area.
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Champagne Tasting, Skydome Lounge
Enjoy live entertainment and champagne tasting at CasaBlanca Resort Skydome Lounge, while the hot air balloons prepare for their ascent at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Attendees must be 21 years or older.
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Balloon Night Glow, Southwest parking lot (under resort video marquee sign)
Each night the event features a Balloon Night Glow and Candlestick Glow show beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are welcome to the light shows.
Sunday, Jan. 28
7:30 a.m. – Hot Air Balloon Launch, Oasis Parking Lot
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. the hot air balloons lift off from the Oasis parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Spectator parking for this event will be in the Oasis Parking garage across the street from the launch area.
Mesquite Balloon Festival is free and open to the public. Smoking is not permitted at the launch area throughout the morning and evening events. For a complete schedule of events and more information on the Mesquite Balloon Festival, visit casablancaresort.com. For more information on Mesquite Gaming visit mesquitegaming.com or follow Mesquite Gaming on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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About Mesquite Gaming
Mesquite Gaming, located 77 miles north of Las Vegas, includes CasaBlanca Resort-Casino-Golf-Spa and Virgin River Hotel/Casino/Bingo. A premier golf destination, Mesquite Gaming owns and operates CasaBlanca Golf Club and The Palms Golf Club. Combined, the two properties feature 1,186 guest rooms, 76,000 square-feet of casino space, with 1,600 slot machines and 36 gaming tables, 70,000 square-feet of meeting and convention space including an outdoor entertainment venue. For more information, visit mesquitegaming.com.
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