Laura Buker and Karen Ryder of Augusta, center, watch as balloons take flight from Simard Payne Park in Lewiston early Sunday morning at the Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Spectators take to bridges and boats to view the skies at the Great Falls Balloon Festival.

After a brief delay due to weather, colors fill the sky early Sunday at the Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Tony Augello of Turner, left, and others photograph a giant elephant balloon as it fills with hot air early Sunday morning at the Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Jason Boucher of Chester, N.H., and his crew heat up Serendipity before lift-off

Pilot Jim Rodrigue of Lewiston makes adjustments before taking off in the balloon Tailwinds.

Juliana Giard, 8, of Auburn relaxes while Peanut the Elephant is reflected in her sunglasses at the Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Justin Fortier of Lewiston and his daughter, Jocelyn, 3, watch lift-off at Simard Payne Park.