Balloon Fest 1986
Added 2025-11-10 19:42:08 +0000 UTCBalloonfest '86 was a fundraising event in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, held on September 27, 1986, in which the local chapter of United Way set a world record by releasing almost 1.5 million balloons.[2] The event was intended to be a harmless publicity stunt. However, the released balloons drifted back over the city and Lake Erie and landed in the surrounding area, causing problems for traffic and a nearby airport. In consequence, the organizers faced lawsuits seeking millions of dollars in damages,[1] and cost overruns put the event at a net loss.[3]
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I was there when they released the 1.2 million balloons in front of Disneyland in 1985. They were allegedly biodegradable but the few I saved as souvenirs are still intact. Everything but the air.
Jennifer Bourne
2025-11-13 01:23:10 +0000 UTCThe museum I volunteer at had the record for most ice cream makers.
Lora Forsyth
2025-11-12 19:36:25 +0000 UTC
