Top Hat Balloon Handlers

Description

Be the first balloon display in the parade as your group handles the ropes for the Top Hat helium balloon

  • Volunteers on ropes should be 16+ with good upper body strength and the ability to follow direction
  • Volunteers will walk a one mile parade route with an additional mile for anyone needing to return to their vehicle in the volunteer parking lot.
  • 2 additional adult volunteers may sign up as "Top Hat Balloon Pilots" and take a short virtual training on piloting the balloon.
  • Other volunteers may walk alongside the balloon as part of your group. Please contact sesala@dublin.oh.us to coordinate. 


Details

Get Connected Icon 16 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: RAIN, SHINE OR SNOW – please show up. Call the Volunteer Information Line at 614-410-4753 for updates starting at 8 AM the morning of the parade. Changes/updates will be recorded as needed.
Get Connected Icon Closed-toe shoes
Get Connected Icon Bring warm gloves with a good grip for the ropes (some pairs will be available onsite)
Get Connected Icon Do not bring valuables or items to carry. There is no place to leave them at the balloon lot and your hands will be needed for the ropes

Location

Get Connected Icon Metro Place South
Dublin, OH  43017

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat Mar 14, 2026 @ 9:45am
to 12:45pm ET
3.00 hours 0 of 5