Crowds from all ages gathered to watch a kaleidoscope of colors take flight at Memorial Park for the 43rd Annual Labor Day Lift Off.
"It's just kind of a tradition," said Dan Carlson, who came with his son.
"I love all of it and I love all the colors!" exclaimed Mary Windebank.
"I like all the balloon's design," Dan's son, Evann Carlson, pointed out.
"[It's] just a chance to see a giant balloon in the air, and fire!" added Dan.
For some, it's an established tradition.
"I've been out here since I was a kid," said Kyle Windebank.
"So [it's my wife's] first time being out, thought it'd be fun to [come out] whole family, too."
Robin and Deborah Guinan own the "Marv'n the Martian" hot air balloon.
The couple has been coming out here for nearly 20 years, along with their all-women crew.
"We love flying, we love pleasing the crowds," Deborah said.
But before the flying, "The hook-up of the system. Everything being exact is vital," Deborah emphasized.
Then, the moment everyone's been waiting for.
"It's really fun when you take off and everybody's cheering for you."
