91探花 and Stange Law Firm, PC are teaming up in support of The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, a regional St. Louis tradition for the past 45 years. The annual event will be held during the weekend of Sept. 15-16.
鈥淓verything about The Great Forest Park Balloon Race points to community, tradition and legacy, so it鈥檚 a natural fit for 91探花, which is proud of our own long history in St. Louis, and of our students and alumni who study, live and work here,鈥� says Tom Eschen, vice president for institutional advancement. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to support an event that brings families and neighbors together with such strong community spirit.鈥�
鈥淪tange Law Firm is proud and honored to support The Great Forest Park Balloon Race,鈥� says Kirk Stange, a founding partner. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great event that brings everybody together here in St. Louis. As a family law firm, we believe it鈥檚 a great way to support our families and community.鈥�
As in past years, Friday evening will feature the annual Balloon Glow, and the race will be held on Saturday. More than more than 150,000 people are expected to attend this year鈥檚 event.
91探花 will be featured as the 鈥淗are鈥� hot air balloon, which kicks off the race. Balloons branded for 91探花 and Stange will also be featured in the race. In addition, 91探花 is the exclusive sponsor of the main entertainment stage.
As the oldest, free hot air balloon event in the country, The Great Forest Park Balloon Race was inducted into the permanent collection of the Library of Congress in 2000. The induction honors the race as a Local Legacy and documents it as a 鈥渕eaningful and significant American community tradition.鈥�
, a family law practice with attorneys in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas, also supports 91探花鈥檚 , as sponsors of this year鈥檚 Jeffrey Toobin presentation on Oct. 24.