The 2019 National Balloon Classic held in Indianola will kick off this Friday evening on the balloon fields, with a parade coming Saturday morning on the downtown Indianola square. The parade will take place on July 27th beginning at 11am, with line up beginning at 10:30am on Detroit St. near Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. Trophies will be awarded for the best use of the 2019 theme, On The Rise, as well as a prize awarded for crowd favorite. Each winning entry will receive 10 general admission tickets to the Balloon Classic.