Suwanee Cancels Hot-Air Balloon Events for Weekend

Suwanee officials have bowed to weather forecasts and cancelled two hot-air ballooon events planned for this weekend.

Saturday evening's 7 p.m. concert by the Little River Band is still on, rain or shine, officials said. Only thunderstorms could delay that event.

“There’s a possibility of thunderstorms this weekend and, equally as important, the forecast calls for gusty winds,” Suwanee Events Coordinator Amy Doherty said in a news release. “For the safety of the crowd and the balloon pilots, Mother Nature has forced us to cancel these events for this weekend.”

Glow In The Gateway was planned for Friday at 7 p.m. near the Lowe's store on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Breakfast and Balloons was to be Saturday at 7:30 a.m. in the same area. SkyCab Balloon Promotions was coordinating the event.

Atlanta's Greatest Hits Birthday Bash events are set to begin at noon Saturday at Town Center Park, with a concert at 4 p.m. before Little River Band takes the amphitheater stage at 7 p.m.