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Published February 02, 2013, 12:00 AM

Hot Air Affair


The 24th annual Hudson Hot Air Affair began Friday night with the parade of balloon baskets and fire makers through downtown.

  • The 24th annual Hudson Hot Air Affair began Friday night with the parade of balloon baskets and fire makers through downtown.
  • The Airganic Garden balloon sponsored by Family Fresh Markets lifts off, while other balloons prepare to launch.
  • Pilot Mike Reinert warms the air inside his Air Forge balloon.
  • Air Forge lifts off with Sally Shepherd of North Hudson aboard.
  • Hot air balloons fly over the town of Troy south of Hudson, as seen from the Air Forge balloon piloted by Mike Reinert of Alta, Iowa.