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Balloon Ascension Day is a special day celebrating the first flight of hot air balloons in the United States on January 9, 1793. On this day, people remember when a pilot named Jean Pierre Blanchard flew his balloon high into the sky over Philadelphia. It was an exciting time because it showed people new ways of exploring the sky before airplanes existed. Nowadays, some people celebrate by flying balloons or learning about the history of ballooning. It's a day to think about adventures, science, and how people can do amazing things with creativity and invention.
How to celebrate Balloon Ascension Day?
Start the day by making colorful paper balloons for decoration. Invite friends over to your house or meet at a park. Everyone brings a small balloon to release, watching them float up. Have a balloon-themed snack time with food shaped like balloons or in balloon colors. Play games like a balloon relay race or balloon volleyball. Create a fun craft by drawing or painting balloons on paper. Share stories about what it would be like to ride in a big hot air balloon. End the day by watching a movie or reading a book featuring balloons or flying adventures.
Where Balloon Ascension Day is celebrated?
- - United States
