Spirit of Boise Nite Glow Spectacular

Key Takeaways:

• Bring a blanket or chair
• Bring your own food, or stand in long lines
• Keep in mind the time it takes to leave Ann Morrison when the Nite Glow ends

A bright light illuminates in front of you.

The light dissipates…

As the light illuminates again, there is a tint of red

The light dissipates once again…

Refocusing, the light is…a massive strawberry?

It's the Nite Glow Spectacular!

The Spirit of Boise Nite Glow Spectacular

The Spirit of Boise Nite Glow Spectacular brings an amazing array of balloons to the Ann Morrison Park Grounds on Friday 9/01. Along with the abundance of food trucks, crowds gather in grassy areas in the park, laying on blankets or chairs, and eating something from home, or from the food truck…if you can bear the lines. You’ll have to get to the park when the festivities start at 5 for the best seating. Not to say there is bad seating, the grounds are flat and have great views of the balloons from anywhere. So if you don’t care for lines, pop by around 8:00 PM when the countdown begins. The mass exodus at the end of the festival can be pretty hectic. If you’re in a rush, head out 5 or 10 minutes early to beat the lines. Even take an electric scooter and zoom along the green belt.

See the video below for a sneek peek of the festival!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Nite Glow Spectacular in Boise?

The Nite Glow Spectacular is more than a gathering of Balloons in Ann Morrison park. It is an annual tradition that brings together crowds of spectators to listen to live music, eat from local food trucks, and ultimately watch the balloons be blown up and light up the Ann Morrison grounds. (No balloons take flight on the night of the Nite Glow Spectacular)

What time does the Nite Glow start in Boise?

The Nite Glow Spectacular is on Friday, 9/01. Live music, food trucks, and more, begin at 5:30 PM, while the "Nite Glow Spectacular" countdown begins at 8:05 PM (could be slightly later).