BALF Headquarters

18 Mar, 2023

Wide shot photo of location of plaque Closeup photo of plaque

1298 Hopkins St, in front of the fence surrounding the tennis and pickleball courts.

On this spot, the former headquarters of the Balloon Animal Liberation Front. Their political mission was to free recreational and commercial use of balloon modeling through guerilla [sic] tactics, often targeting clowns or professional "twisters." Members often focused on local county fairs, birthday parties, and bar mitzvahs.