✨ Magical Montreal Hot Air Balloon Festival is Here! ✨
One of Canada's largest and most breathtaking balloon festivals—Festival des Montgolfières —is coming to Montreal this summer! 📅 Dates: August 8–10 & 14–17, 2025 📍 Location: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (just outside Montreal) 🎈 Why It’s Unmissable: - 300+ whimsical hot air balloons taking flight at sunrise—like giant candy-colored bubbles drifting into the sky! 🌅 - Magic Nights Glow Show: After dark, balloons light up and "dance" to music—pure enchantment! ✨🎶 - Live music & street performers all day, perfect for picnics with friends 🎤🧺 - Family fun zone: Ferris wheel, ziplines, bounce houses, and cartoon-themed areas 🎢👨👩👧👦 - Instagram paradise: Every angle is photo-worthy—vibrant balloons + blue skies + festive markets 📸 🎪 More Highlights: 🛍️ 100+ artisan market stalls (unique finds guaranteed!) 🍦 Food trucks galore: Cotton candy, ice cream, lemonade (expect lines on hot days!) 🎨 Face painting, braid bars, DIY crafts 💡 Tips: - Arrive early for sunrise balloon launches (least crowded!) - Bring blankets or lawn chairs for concerts - Pack cash for vendors (some don’t take cards) #Montreal #Canada #BalloonFestival #SummerInMTL #FestivalVibes #ExploreQuebec #FamilyFun #Wanderlust