Behind the Scenes at KDAYS 2025

There’s nothing quite like KDAYS — and this year, we went BIG. 💜 From spinning carrousels with foil balloon animals to a balloon mural packed with colour and technique, BoomBalloon Studio was proud to bring a truly immersive experience to Hall H.

But what you saw on opening day? That was months in the making.

It All Started With a Vision

Back in the spring, I started sketching out the concept: a bold, visual experience that would showcase the BoomBalloon brand through art. I wanted to push beyond a typical balloon installation — my goal was to create a mural, something that felt part gallery, part celebration.

We incorporated a variety of balloon techniques to bring it to life and carefully designed the colour palette to reflect our signature purples and accents. This wasn’t just decoration — it was a moment.

The Build Begins

The real work started Friday, July 11. From that day to installation day on Thursday, July 17, it was all hands (and hearts!) on deck.

Fahime and Iliana came in and helped prep for a few hours each — true lifesavers.
Bianca and Dani joined me setting up, helping bring the vision to life.
Meanwhile, Roberto was across town completing another huge project for the River Cree Casino. (more to come)

We had very little sleep, lots of caffeine, sugar, and so much determination. And while the final product did evolve slightly from the original mock-up (as most big projects do!), it was absolutely worth every challenge.

When Plans Shift — The Mock-Up Story

One of the biggest surprises was the balloon dog mural. Due to a miscalculation in balloon sizing, it ended up being much larger than anticipated. That unexpected change forced me to pivot — and fast. I made a few last-minute adjustments to the layout, and while it wasn’t exactly what I initially designed, it turned out even better than I could’ve imagined. That’s the beauty of creativity in motion — sometimes the magic lives in the flexibility.

What’s New in 2025

This is our fourth year at KDAYS, and each year has brought something different. This time, we brought:

Our most technical and artistic mural yet
Spinning carousels with foil balloon animals 🦓🎠
A fully interactive photo booth, so guests could snap and send their pics via email or text
A whole lot of 💜

We’ve been offering balloon murals since 2022, and it’s exciting to see how this trend is catching fire in the event world. For us, it’s about telling a story with texture, colour, and flow.

Take a Peek Behind the Scenes

Want to see how it all came together? Head to our Instagram for BTS videos, time-lapses, and fun moments with the team: @boomballoon.ca

We’ll also be sharing snapshots of all four years at KDAYS so you can see just how far we’ve come. (Spoiler alert: it’s a lot!)

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, snapped a photo, or shared a kind word in the last couple days. Remember we will be at the Edmonton Expo Center until July 28 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm in Hall H by the cafe. We do this for the joy, the colour, and the connection.