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Bob Kross unpacks his balloon in preperation for Balloon the Bighorns Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Reagan O’Neal helps to spread out Bob Kross’ hot air balloon in the field adjecent to Woodland Park Elementary School Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Reagen O’Neal fastens the top of the balloon while it fills Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Kim Bougie holds a line attached to the top-center of the balloon to keep it steady while the balloon is being filled Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Jamie Bougie, left, and Reagan O’neil, right, hold the balloon open while pilot Bob Kross fires the burner in order raise the balloon Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Hot air balloon pilot Bob Kross adds some heat to his balloon prior to take off Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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The view of the Bighorn mountains from Bob Kross’ hot air balloon Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Students from Woodland Park Elementary School gather in the field next to the school to witness the launch of three hot air balloons Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Hot air Balloons dot the horizon Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Hot air balloons fill the sky above Sheridan for Balloon the Bighorns Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Sibearian husky, Loki, barks from atop a trampoline at hot air balloon the flies over head Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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Hot air balloon pilot Bob Kross climbs out of the basket after a smooth landing near Sagebrush Elementary School to begin the process of breaking down the balloon Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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City of Sheridan Street Superintendant Mike Kuzara, left, and Trai Bryant assist Bob Kross and his flight crew deflate is hot air balloon near Sagebrush Elementary School Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

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From right, Reagan O’Neil, hot air balloon pilot Bob Kross, Kim Bougie (hiding behind Kross), Mike Kuzara, Trai Bryant and Jamie Bougie roll up the balloon after deflating it to move it out of the culd-a-sac Kross landed in Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.