Balloon Release at the Opening Ceremonies of the Pan American Games, August 15, 1987

ID: 480 ~ Source: Indianapolis Recorder Collection ~ Creator: The Indianapolis Recorder ~ Date: August 15, 1987
This file appears in: Pan Am Games at the IU Natatorium
Balloon Release at the Opening Ceremonies of the Pan American Games, August 15, 1987

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 10th Pan American Games took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Balloons were released into the air over a Walt Disney Castle constructed at the the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 15, 1987.

Image Courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.

This file appears in: Pan Am Games at the IU Natatorium

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