GALLERY: See some of the best pictures our readers captured
By Andrew Harris, feature photo by Cindy El-Gaaly
If you attended this year, then you already know. If you didn’t attend this year, wow did you miss out.
From Friday evening to Sunday morning, balloons filled the river valley. Of the four scheduled mass launches, only Saturday evening was cancelled due to unsafe winds.
The balloons traveled from Island Park in Wellsville in all directions, up and down the Genesee River, hovering over houses, thrilling both residents and visitors. The pictures all over social media have captured some moments that just can’t be replicated.
Thanks to all who sent in picture to use and for those who have granted permission to use their artwork in this slideshow:
Longtime Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Chairman Brad Thompson couldn’t have been happier with the 47th annual:
“This has been probably one of the most successful rallies since I’ve been chairman. Three out of four launches, sold out most of our T-shirts and hats. No injuries and no real incidents with the flights except for one minor balloon envelope was damaged due to unexpected wind gust that hit I light post at Riverwalk Plaza. It truly does take a Village to put on a successful event on for 47 years. Thanks to all who support the Rally. On to # 48.”
Thank you to all the volunteers, first responders, balloonists, vendors, and to those who came to Wellsville to visit!! You all made many memories and put what a great place Wellsvile NY is on full display!!
