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25 Drag Queens Break an “Unofficial, Official” Hot Air Balloon World Record
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· August 25, 2026
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Key takeaway The event involved 25 participants and took place on a Monday.
A notable record was recently set when a group of drag performers gathered for a hot air balloon ride. The event involved 25 participants and took place on a Monday. Details of the ride are scarce, but it is known that the performers were asked to arrive early, with some going without sleep after working late the previous day.
The ride lasted nearly an hour. Further information about the event can be found through a broadcast by a CBS affiliate. The record-breaking attempt was made in Oregon, with the hot air balloons flying over Newberg.
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Category: community Published: August 25, 2026 Source: them. Reading time: 1 min
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