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Back to EpisodesLeicester Balloon Festival: Fun or Fear?
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Leicesters Victoria Park hosts a three-day hot air balloon festival from June 19th to 21st, featuring around 30 balloons daily, a funfair, foam party, and civil war reenactment. The event may draw up to 10,000 visitors daily, sparking mixed reactions from locals. While some residents near the park are unconcerned, others worry about safety issues like low-flying balloons, tree clipping, and chimney threats. Organizers, Showtime Events Group, assure a safe event with experienced pilots and promise not to fly in unfavorable conditions.
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