Tuesday, February 28, 2012

HOT air Balloon Fest - WeekEnd of Everything that Flies




Hot air balloon festivals are held every 2nd week of February in Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga , allowing hot air balloons to gather and participate in various activities. They can include races; evening "night glows", in which balloons are fired while remaining tethered to the ground; and rides.

DIRECTIONS TO CLARK FREEPORT
By Car

OPTION 1: NLEX DAU EXIT

  • Take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga.
  • Make a left turn after the exit off-ramp, heading towards Angeles City
  • Take another left at the t-intersection past the bus terminals
  • Follow MacArthur Highway southbound, then make a right to enter Clark Special Economic zone. This is right after the entrance to SM City Clark.
  • Enter thru the main gate and follow M.A. Roxas highway until you see the fiesta grounds on your right.

OPTION 2: SCTEX

  • Take the North Luzon Expressway and continue into the SCTEX.
  • Take the southbound SCTEX lane toward Subic/Olongapo
  • Use the next exit, "Clark South Exit"
  • Turn right after the toll booth
  • Take another right when you reach NAIA Gateway Ave, near the GCLC fountain
  • Follow this road until you reach the main highway (M.A. Roxas) and take a right
The fiesta grounds will be on your right.

By Bus

OPTION 1

  • Victory Liner or 5 Star (terminals located in Pasay and Cubao)
  • Take a north bound bus to Dau.
  • There are jeepneys and tricycles readily available by the highway that will bring you to Clark Main gate
  • At the Clark main gate, you can choose to ride another jeepney or a taxi going to the event site

OPTION 2

  • Philtranco (bus stop at the back of SM Megamall and terminal in Pasay)
  • Philtranco has a direct bus trip to Clark/DMIA. See their website for their bus schedule

By Air

There are 5 airline companies offering plane rides going to Clark

Check their websites to find out more about their flight schedule and route.

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