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The Parade This one-hour parade is packed with 19th century costumes,
tons of horses, magnificent carriages and marching bands. The
parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. 1890s Football Re-enactment Our MU guys have the only team in the world that can accurately re-create football of the 1890s and the night game that started a tradition. It's rugged, fast paced, and often humorous. It was called the "killer sport." See why! The re-enactment begins at dusk. There's no feeling on earth like floating lazily below fluffy white clouds hundreds of feet above the earth. Fully licensed experienced pilots provide our balloon rides. Weather permitting, liftoffs take place in Smythe Park and are scheduled for approximately 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Rides last about 45 minutes and touchdown can occur whichever way the wind is blowing. Our apt balloon chase crews will follow your progress and chauffeur you back to the park. Reservations are required for the 45-minute ride. Tethered rides are also available in the park, and a balloon glow is offered on Friday, September 24th. All balloon events are 'weather permitting.' For more information or for reservations email David Cummings at dcjewels@ptd.net or you can sign up at the park office on Friday or Saturday, if space is available. Cost is $175 for the 45-minute ride. Drop by the 1890s Museum for a close-up look at the way things used to be! Filled with artifacts, photos and displays of life in 19th century America, plus demonstrations of bygone crafts. A magnificent end to a beautiful weekend! Commemorating Mansfield's role in America's history, the spectacular 1890s fireworks light up September's evening sky in sync with a background of America's best patriotic tunes from the past two centuries.
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