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Robin Thicke Headlines At RivCo Hot Air Balloon Festival
Details emerge about the 12th annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival.
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA — Singer Robin Thicke has signed on to headline the 2026 Cathedral City's Hot Air Balloon Festival. This is one year after his scheduled performance was canceled, along with other events, due to severe weather conditions in that area.
The 12th annual festival is scheduled to take place Nov. 20-22, with Thicke set to take the stage on Nov. 21.
The "Blurred Lines" singer is a five-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and record producer. He is also a panelist on the television competition show "The Masked Singer." He is son of the late actor Alan Thicke.
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As far as 2026 is concerned,the festival will feature the signature hot air balloon launches along with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and food vendors.
Tickets and other details will be announced at www.cchotairballoonfest.com.
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