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WRAL Freedom Balloon Festival

June 1, 2017
Inez Nicholson

Hot air balloons begin to ascend at the WRAL Freedom Festival on May 27, 2017 in Fuquay-Varina. The event featured more than 30 hot air balloons, food and beer vendors and live music performances.

The WRAL Freedom Balloon Festival takes place in Fuquay-Varina, NC every year to honor, remember and celebrate Memorial Day Weekend.

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Inez Nicholson

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.

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