28K views · 295 reactions | The best week of the year is finally here! Our annual Ashland Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Downtown Fireworks will take place this Saturday, December 6th. The parade will kick off at 6:00pm with the tree lighting and fireworks to follow. If you’re unable to join us in person, be sure to tune in to either the City of Ashland’s Facebook or YouTube pages for our live broadcast, our friends at 88.9 FM WRDL or Armstrong. | City of Ashland Ohio | Facebook

What an unforgettable morning at the Flag City BalloonFest in Findlay, Ohio! I had the honor of joining the 6 a.m. Media Flight with pilot Liz McClurg from Ashland, Ohio, flying her 2001 Aerostar RX-8 hot air balloon, Shenanigans (90,000 cubic feet). We lifted off as the sun rose, gliding peacefully over the city with stunning views of the tree lines and fairgrounds below. Liz shared her journey from crewing her first flight in 2021 to becoming a certified hot air balloon pilot with over 100 hou