WALLA WALLA, Wash.- The 38th Annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede got off the ground Thursday.
This year's theme is Splendor in the Sky.
Pilots took off from the VA Medical Center and went on a practice run with some reporters along for the ride.
The real thing starts at the fairgrounds Friday with around 36 balloons.
Launches start at 6:30 a.m. all weekend long.
Fore more information got to www.wwvchamber.com