Peyton Westfall

This weekend only: Festive balloon wonderland inflates holiday spirit at 18th and Vine

By Channa Steinmetz, Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | December 2, 2022

More than 125,000 biodegradable balloons are lifting holiday spirits this weekend in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. The Big Balloon Build — an international festival — is popping up Dec. 2-4 at the Gregg/Klice Community Center. Led by Peyton Westfall and Darren Huffman of Kansas City’s Pop Culture Sculptures, more than 70 balloon…