The WRAL Freedom Balloon Festival takes place in Fuquay-Varina, NC every year to honor, remember and celebrate Memorial Day Weekend.
Claudia del Valle lowers her son to plant a flag in honor of veterans at the WRAL Freedom Balloon Festival on Saturday May 27, 2017 in Fuquay-Varina. The event featured more than 30 hot air balloons, food and beer vendors and live music performances.