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Officials say record attendance, heavy cleanup after Balloons Over 66 event; one pilot landed in Decatur after running out of fuel
Summary
City officials reported record downtown crowds for Balloons Over 66, extensive cleanup needs, volunteer shortages and a pilot who landed in Decatur after running out of fuel; no injuries were reported.
City officials told the Committee of the Whole on Aug. 26 that the Balloons Over 66 event drew the largest downtown crowd the city has seen and generated significant cleanup work after the festival.
Committee members thanked volunteers and named a number of organizers and contributors, including Kevin, Peggy, Christa Hoban, Jennifer Prather, Seth Goodman and others. Staff reported…
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