Colorado’s Summer of 2024 Concludes With a Great Hot Air Balloon ‘Lift’

There are many great hot air balloon festivals in Colorado, but one takes the saying, "Go big or go home," seriously.

Nobody likes the idea of summer ever coming to an end, but when Colorado Springs is holding such a huge hot air balloon festival, you almost can't wait for the end of summer to come.

It's truly not only one of Colorado's biggest hot air balloon festivals, it's one of the state's biggest festivals, overall.

Many Coloradans make it a point to go to a Rockies game every year, or visit Palisade's wonderful wine country each season; this should be a year "must-do" as well.

Colorado Springs' 47th Annual Labor Day Lift

• Saturday, August 31 through Monday September 1, 2024
• Memorial Park: 1605 E Pikes Peak Avenue.

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I'd suggest making your plans as soon as possible for travel, lodging and parking, to be a part of this huge event; there are going to be a lot of things going on, at not only Memorial Park, but at Prospect Lake too; including:

• Balloon Lifts each morning.
• Drone shows.
• Skydive jumpers.
• A 5K.
• Concerts each day.
• Remote Control Balloon exhibitions.
• Concessions, Beer Garden.
• Balloon Glows on Saturday/Sunday nights.
• Aerial Acrobats.
• Hot Air Balloon Rides (about $425.)

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How Much is it to Attend the Labor Day Lift?

The 3-day weekend is open to all, free of charge. You can, however, buy a ticket to the Lift Off Lounge (VIP seating) for a great view of everything and more, for $150.