Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2

Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. in Colorado Springs

Daily Liftoff

Experience roughly 70 hot air balloons floating effortlessly over the breathtaking Colorado Springs landscape at the 2024 Labor Day Lift Off. Arrive at Memorial Park by 6:30 a.m. to watch all the gentle giants come to life during the morning lift off. There will be a mass balloon lift off each morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.. Families and children can be surrounded by the action and walk among the balloons as they inflate and launch.

Balloon Glows

As the sun sets at Memorial Park, watch as hot air balloons “glow” amid the night sky. Balloon glows are perhaps the most spectacular part of any balloon festival.  The many balloons will inflate and ignite their burners, resulting in a magical dance. These spellbinding balloon glows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Arrive early to check out local vendors and ensure prime parking.

5K Race

The 5K race will start at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, but come early and watch around 70 balloons take to the sky and enjoy shopping and vendors before the run!  Starting from the IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial (northwest corner of Memorial Park), head through the side streets of Memorial Park, around Prospect Lake and finish back at the memorial.

For full event information, including daily schedule and 5K registration, visit https://coloradospringslabordayliftoff.com/events/