Red, White & Balloons

Clockwise, from top left, the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard, from left, Michael Ray, Amy Cook, Alicia Shealey and Andrew Baunkers, present the colors in front of the hot air balloon America One at the Red, White & Blue Balloon Festival Jan. 12 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hundreds of balloons filled the Las Vegas Motor Speedway?s infield during the first-time event. Lilly Bee, left, and Joey Bee share a kiss during the balloon glow. Tethered balloons light burners for a light show during the balloon glow.Sandy Foster checks the Arky balloon as it inflates. Photos by Larry Cruikshank/VIEW dale dombrowski/VIEWHopper T. Frog Jr. waves in the foreground, while a jumbo frog in the background gazes at the crowd. The full-size Hopper is made up of 1,772 yards of fabric and 2 miles of thread. dale dombrowski/VIEWBalloons in all shapes and sizes lit up the skies during the balloon glow at the Red, White & Blue Balloon Festival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Jan. 12. Advertisement