2025 Special Shapes and Model Balloons

Special Shapes

Police Dog

Annie the Ladybug

Ziggy the Raccoon

Mister Z

Fire Dog

Model / Radio Controlled Balloons

For the second time this year, the Great Texas Balloon Race will include the flight of “model” hot air balloons. The slightly smaller balloons are still powered by propane but are steered by a remote pilot on the ground and do not have a basket — kind of like a model airplane. These balloons won’t be competing in the Great Texas Balloon Race, but balloon fans can catch them June 13 and 14 during the event. 

The balloons will be at different places on the mornings of Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14. Catch them at about 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m, unless otherwise noted. They will also be at the Longview Convention Complex Friday and Saturday evening. Below are the balloons, and here is where you’ll find them:

Friday, June 13:

To be announced soon!

Saturday, June 14:

To be announced soon!

Duocorn

Friday

Saturday

Baby Sundance

Friday

Saturday

A Little Guilty

Friday

Saturday

Pinky

Friday

Saturday

Lil Tex

Friday

Saturday

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