Boy oh boy, BalloonFest '86 somehow was even dumber than the name suggests. Imagine the outrage in 2019! Comedian Brian Kenny revisits the event that set a Guinness World Record. | cleveland.com

BALLOONFEST '86: When a Sky Full of Balloons Turned into a Disaster! Ready for a tale that’s as colorful as it is chaotic? Dive into the story of Balloonfest '86, where a record-breaking balloon launch went hilariously wrong and led to unexpected chaos! In this eye-popping video, you’ll discover:- How the ambitious balloon launch turned into a sky-high fiasco 🎈🙈- The unexpected problems and wild outcomes that followed 🚁💨- The lessons learned from this unforgettable event that made headlines

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Balloonfest '86 in Cleveland saw 1.5 million balloons released, aiming for a world record. However, weather and unforeseen events caused chaos, with balloons disrupting air traffic, causing accidents, and hindering a search-and-rescue operation. It resulted in lawsuits and is considered a major disaster and totally a mistake | The TinderBlog

18K views · 87 reactions | It was supposed to improve Cleveland’s image. But 35 years ago, Balloonfest '86 quickly turned disastrous; causing multiple accidents and hampering the search for two missing fishermen in Lake Erie. More here: https://bit.ly/3viPHdU | Fox 8 News | Facebook