12/6/13 - Dozens of hot air balloonists and thousands of people will flock to downtown Fowlerville this weekend for the 6th annual Christmas in the Ville. Organizers say last year, 12,000 people invaded Fowlerville for Christmas in the Ville and were able to see 26 balloon crews taking off or firing their burners into the air for the crowds at the parade. Balloon pilot Wes Dickerson says balloonists come from as far away as Ohio and Indiana to participate in the event, with no compensation from the village other than propane for their balloons. The celebration will take place on Saturday beginning with a balloon launch scheduled for 8am, weather permitting, and culminate with a parade through downtown at 6pm. Activities will take place around the village during the day, including a holiday bash at Fowlerville Junior High School, pictures with Santa, chili from the fire department, hay rides, and a pet parade. If the weather permits, a second balloon launch will take place at 2pm. The event concludes with a parade through the downtown at 6pm, with balloon crews firing their burners into the air for the crowds and Santa on hand for the official tree lighting. More information and a complete schedule of events can be found by following the link below. (TD)
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