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The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic has been named as one of the American Southeast's top annual tourist events by the Southeast Tourism Society, attracting more than 60 hot air balloon pilots from 20 states around the nation for two days of ballooning competition. The festival, which is held over Memorial Day weekend at lovely Point Mallard Park in Decatur, is open to the public free of charge and showcases a plethora of family-friendly activities and events. It has earned the City of Decatur the officially-designated nickname as the "Ballooning Capital of Alabama" since its inception in 1978. In addition to balloon competitions, annual events held as part of the classic include a classic car and antique tractor show, arts and crafts vendors, and live stage entertainment.
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