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Plano Balloon Festival returns featuring hot air balloons, laser shows and FOX 4
Summary by McKinney News Editorial Desk Tracy DeLatte , as published by FOX 4 Dallas
· September 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday through Sunday at Oak Point Park, featuring hot air balloon launches, skydiving exhibitions, live entertainment, FOX 4 anchor meet-and-greets, and a new nightly laser show replacing fireworks.
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What is this story about? The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday through Sunday at Oak Point Park, featuring hot air balloon launches, skydiving exhibitions, live entertainment, FOX 4 anchor meet-and-greets, and a new nightly laser show replacing fireworks.
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