
Hot air balloons are once again filling the skies over Colorado Springs for Labor Day weekend.
The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off event at Memorial Park starts with a drone show at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Hot air balloons are expected to launch at 7 a.m.
Other activities include the Rocky Mountain State Games parkour competition, a remote control balloon display, and a 5k race.
Festival goers can also paddle board on Prospect Lake.
Skydive jumpers and acrobats are performing throughout the weekend, as well as the following bands and musicians:
- Hat Trick - Saturday 3:30 - 5 p.m.
- Cody Cozz - Saturday 6 - 7 p.m.
- Sofakillers - Sunday 6 - 7 p.m. and 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Bobbi Kerr - Sunday 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Afternoon concessions reopen at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in preparation for the evening balloon glow at 7 p.m. The evening drone show starts at 9:30 p.m.
Memorial Park is located at 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave.