Around Town this weekend, attend a Colorado Spring heritage event. The 43rd annual Labor Day Lift Off takes place from Saturday August 31 to Monday September 2 at Memorial Park. This is the largest hot air balloon event in the state and is expected to have 78 balloons from all across the country. There will be over 60 vendors with food and drink. Admission is free!
New this year are collectible trading cards! Each balloon pilot will be handing out free trading cards, so be sure to snatch them up before they're gone.
Morning events:
Saturday through Monday
5:30 AM Park and Concessions Open
6:30 AM Opening Ceremony
7:00 AM Budweiser/Mimosa Garden Open
7:00 AM Balloon Lift Off
Sunday:
9:00 AM USAFA Wings of Blue Skydive Jumpers
9:30 AM Dunkin’ Donut Eating Championships
Monday:
8:00 AM Fort Carson 4th Infantry Band, “Mile High”
9:00 AM Flyover Warbirds of the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show
Afternoon events:
Come early to take advantage of happy hour food and beverage!
Saturday and Sunday:
3:30 PM - Park reopens
5 PM - Live concert with Suga Bear & the Showtime Band
7 PM - Balloon Glow
9 PM - Live concert with The Martini Shot
10 PM - Park Closed
For additional information, visit coloradospringslabordayliftoff.com
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