If you were up early enough, you likely saw the hot air balloons filling our skies. Over the years, The Great Reno Balloon race has grown from a couple dozen balloons to about 100.
When you're on the field or flying, it's something amazing to see.
Many people come out in the early morning hours while it's still dark, because they want to see the glow show and the mass ascension at Rancho San Rafael Park.
Marge O'Berg of Reno says, "I really enjoy the glow show. I think that makes it worth getting here. Seeing that line up of them, up in the sky, all lit up. I think that's worth it."
"We came from Fernley. So we left at 3:15 to come out here," says Marjorie Mauk.
Kids in pajamas, eating donuts and having no idea of what's to come.
First timers are impressed with all their eyes have to take in.
"Colorful, exciting. Just to see the small kids too, the excitement in their eyes. It's pretty cool, pretty amazing and for the amount of people that are here," says Michael Coulter of Sacramento, California.
As the sun begins to rise, the anticipation grows, for those new to the event and the ones who have been here before.
Jane Cates says, "It's amazing, it's so beautiful. It's a gathering of family and friends. We're all enjoying something of beauty."
"Looking at all of them as they're just starting to come up, it makes your heart sing," adds Pam Jones of Reno.
Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Scott Spencer tells the group riding in his balloon, "Here we go. Goodbye everybody!"
Spencer explains his flight plan, "What I'm gonna try and do is maneuver us out a little bit and then we're gonna climb. Is everybody okay with the altitude?"
"Despite the fact balloons aren't good transportation, unless you don't care where you're going or where you get to. You'll never see the world like you will in a hot air balloon. Man, what a spectacular view," adds Spencer.
If you missed everything Saturday, don't worry everything happens again on Sunday.
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