The event theme this year was ‘Keeping it Kiwi’ in light of the border restrictions preventing any international participants attending. It was a fantastic night and one of the biggest Nightglow’s to date with an estimated crowd of 80,000 spectators in attendance.

It was perfect weather, and the crowd arrived early and in numbers and enjoyed the entertainment that began on stage from 4pm. The ZURU Nightglow is a complete experience with entertainment, food, carnival rides and of course the amazing orchestrated ‘balloon glow show’ and fireworks finale. The best part is it is FREE and brings together the community encompassing all ages, ethnicities and provides a magical experience for people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

The ZURU Nightglow is the jewel in the crown of Balloons over Waikato, iconic for the region and much loved by tens of thousands of spectators.