@pbsnews: Meet the man behind every RNC balloon drop since 1988 Treb Heining’s ambitions for a celebratory atmosphere at this year’s Republican National Convention are sky-high – literally. The self-described “balloon guy” has orchestrated the celebratory balloon drop at every GOP convention since 1988. “The basic mechanics of the conventions have stayed pretty much the same,” Heining said in an interview with PBS News. “It's just a venue that changes and [it’s] a little bit different in every city that we work in.” The balloon drop is among the most enduring images from the major party political conventions every four years. This year’s balloon drop includes more than 100,000 red, white, blue and gold balloons suspended high in the ceiling of Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum. Ensuring the drop goes according to plan is a highly choreographed, high-wire act. “The quantity of balloons always impresses people. Most people have a hard time tying one,” Heining said. “So when they come into something like this and they see there's thousands up there, it's like, ‘Wow, this is going to be special.’” #balloondrop #rnc #2024rnc #rncballoondrop #republicannationalconvention #pbsnews #newshour #pbsnewshour #balloons

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