Seattle Ballooning will once again illuminate Green Lake’s shoreline for one evening only this December for the annual Pathway of Lights celebration. This will be the fifth year that glowing hot air balloons will join the Pathway of Lights, although sometimes the weather has kept the balloons grounded. This free community event will be on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with balloons expected to inflate around 4:30 p.m. and glow until 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.
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Each December for Green Lake Pathway of Lights, thousands of Seattleites walk the 2.8-mile Green Lake loop, which is illuminated after dark with candlelit luminaries. This year’s display will include five of Seattle Ballooning’s full-size hot air balloons, thanks to a partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation. Each hot air balloon is nearly eight stories tall…