For three days, Friday, Jan. 2 to Sunday, Jan. 4, Hollywood Beach will be the site of a free balloon festival with six to 10 tethered hot air balloons decorating a mile-long midway of fun.

Tethered balloon rides on the beach will benefit local charities. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

For a complete list of live performances, click here, or for more information, call 954-926-3377.

Photo credit: Nicolas Raymond