LONGVIEW, Texas — A large red fire engine carried Santa Claus to the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center on Thursday night, where he and Mrs. Claus greeted dozens of children – and saw hot air balloons light up the sky.

The 11th annual Flash Mob Balloon Glow in Longview featured 11 hot air balloons on static display. The balloons were fully inflated and occasionally lit up as their burners kicked on.

The annual event was free and open to the public, and the Hallsville Junior High School Drumline performed.

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