Alabama Jubilee returns May 28-29 at Point Mallard Park

Dozens of hot-air balloons will take to the air, weather permitting, and paint the sky above Decatur a rainbow of colors during the 45th annual Alabama Jubilee. Highlights of the two-day festival include the Hare and Hound Race on May 28 at 6:30 a.m., the balloon glow on May 28 at 8:15 p.m., the key grab on May 29 at 7 a.m., and evening flights and tethers on May 28 and 29 at 5:15 p.m.

Along with high-flying fun, the festival will feature a car expo, antique tractor show and tractor games for children 6 and younger on May 28, an arts and craft show and bike show on May 28 and 29, and entertainment by Natchez Trace on May 28 at 6:30 p.m., and Almost Famous on May 29 at 8 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs and wear sunscreen. For a complete schedule, visit alabamajubilee.net.