Margarita Madness At The Purple People Bridge : May 17th

Event: LaRosa's Balloon Glow

Fireworks won’t be the only thing lighting up the sky for the Fourth of July at the 16th-annual LaRosa’s Balloon Glow at Coney Island — tethered hot air balloons will illuminate the park with glowing color all evening.

Jul 1, 2015 at 12:14 pm

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LaRosa's Balloon Glow

Fireworks won’t be the only thing lighting up the sky for the Fourth of July at the 16th-annual LaRosa’s Balloon Glow at Coney Island — tethered hot air balloons will illuminate the park with glowing color all evening. Events kick off with live entertainment in Moonlite Mall: strolling stiltwalkers and jugglers, plus live Jazz and orchestral music. Balloons get glowing at 8 p.m., with a Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display over Lake Como at 10 p.m. to close out the evening. As a bonus, Coney’s classic rides are open until 11 p.m. (Sunlite Pool is open until 9:30 p.m.).

5-11 p.m. Friday. Free entry; $8 parking until 2 p.m.; $10 after 2 p.m. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., California, coneyislandpark.com.