Illuminated Hot Air Balloons Light Up Coney Island During Annual Balloon Glow Celebration

Glowing, tethered hot air balloons take over Moonlite Mall this July 4 weekend.

Coney Island Balloon Glow - Photo: Game Day PR
Photo: Game Day PR
Coney Island Balloon Glow

Looking for some illuminating Fourth of July fun beyond a traditional fireworks show?

Tethered hot air balloons will light up Moonlite Mall at Coney Island during the 22nd Balloon Glow on July 3.

In addition to luminous balloons, the park will offer carnival food and games, inflatable attractions and a Rozzi's Fireworks show over Lake Como at 10:15 p.m.

Sunlite Pool will open at 10 a.m., with themed Balloon Glow fun starting at 3 p.m. The hot air balloons will inflate and shine starting at 8 p.m.

Parking is $20 before 2 p.m., $25 after 2 p.m. and admission is $10 for walk-up. Tickets for Sunlite Pool/Adventure include admission to Balloon Glow.

Coney Island is located at 6201 Kellogg Ave., California. More info: coneyislandpark.com.

Get a sneak preview of the action with the video below:

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