About the Event

Balloon Day is a Campus Ministry sponsored event and is a time for the Villanova Community to come together in the Spring to celebrate a day of giving back to those who are less fortunate.

In 1973, Balloon Day was founded by Father Ray Jackson to foster community Spirit, have fun, and raise funds for a local charity. Every April, the campus comes alive with arches of colorful balloons to welcome persons with disabilities and children from nearby schools who come to campus to participate in the festivities.

2010 Balloon Day Inforamtion

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Balloon Day 2009 a success. This year's Balloon Day, Villanova's 37th Annual, is scheduled for the spring semester! Check back here soon for detailed information.

The proceeds from this year’s Balloon Day will be donated to the schools that participate in Villanova’s RUIBAL Challenge program.The purpose of the RUIBAL Challenge program is to offer inner city children after-school play activities along with the opportunity of homework help. Villanova students serve as mentors and role models for these children. We invite everyone to come out, the campus comes alive with arches of colorful balloons, clowns, carnival games and live entertainment to welcome persons with disabilities and children from nearby schools who come to campus to participate in the festivities. Over sixty student organizations will sponsor booths, cook food, or entertain the visitors and their fellow students.

If you have any questions contact Joyce Zavarich, Balloon Day Coordinator.