Sadly, no instructions are included for making the envelope, which would be a great excuse for anyone to learn a little about sewing. And knowing how to roll your own hot air balloon might come in ...

There are hundreds of hot air balloon festivals across the United States, and no matter where you live, there’s a good chance that there’s a balloon festival within driving distance.

Nothing quite compares to witnessing a mass ascension at dawn, when hundreds of colorful hot air balloons ... you'll have no problem staying busy during the day – and at night, 20 balloons ...