Zulu Balloon Team

09/21/2026

09/21/2026

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09/21/2026

What an incredible shot! Fully captured the 737 and the Llama!

-Fantastic photography by Life Behind The Lens.

Random fun shot I caught while the balloons were in the air yesterday. ✈️🎈

09/20/2026

This perfectly sums up why we do this.
We had an absolutely fantastic weekend at The Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Como Se Llama was able to fly over the city, and had a great landing. The neighbors were so incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Everyone always asks “why a pink llama?” My response, “why not.” I hope it is wild enough to bring inspiration and joy to everyone that see’s her. So many neighbors and kids came out to help pack her up and take pictures. We celebrated with everyone the best way Zulu Balloon Team knows how, ice cream!

09/15/2026

Had a great weekend at the Macomb Balloon Rally. Had two wonderful flights and a nice glow! Thanks to all my crew, and for making the trip to help! Such a fun weekend. Thanks to everyone who took photos for me!

09/08/2026

08/24/2026

We found the perfect use for Como Se Llama and Fluffy - The “Dragon” Balloon! We pulled off a very special gender reveal with the help of Centralia Balloon Fest, our sponsors - Kaskaskia College, our crew, family and friends. Thank you everyone!

08/24/2026

We had a fantastic weekend at the Centralia Balloon Fest! Como Se Llama was a hit all weekend and Fluffy - The “Dragon” Balloon made a glow appearance for a very special gender reveal Friday night. Thank you so much to our sponsor Kaskaskia College. We had both the women’s soccer and softball teams helping this weekend and had a blast!

10/12/2025

Headed home from Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. We spent 9 days with balloon friends having the best time.

Having checked nearly every box during registration, we participated in Mass Ascensions, Night Glows, Competition, and the Special Shape Rodeo/Glowdeo! It was a very busy week with lots of naps.

We welcomed the newest member of Zulu Balloon Team - Como Se Llama! She is our brand new hot pink llama balloon which proved to be a crowd favorite. We are so thankful to Billy Billy and the entire team at Uplifting Adventures.

We started off the week with Kevin and Emily of Steampunk Sea helping crew and as an alternate pilot. Special thanks to Kevin, Emily, Bill, TK and the Anton Family for all the help and support. Each of you helped make this week possible. And we definitely can’t forget Michael (our technical systems engineer) who is so supportive, loving and keeps everything running in tip top shape for me.

We can’t forget to thank Deyvy, who joined the Zulu Balloon Team on Monday! Local to Albuquerque, she was essential in navigating! We had so much fun having her join the team!

Thank you to everyone who took photos and videos for me! Most of these photos are not my own and I appreciate all of you. Photo credit to those who took the photos.

Thank you to the organizer’s, weather team, safety team, zebra’s and everyone that had a hand in making this event a success.

We cannot wait for next year’s Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, celebrating 100 years of Route 66!