Up, Up, and Away: Your Family Guide to the Labor Day Lift Off 🎈🐝 

There’s nothing quite like waking up to a sky full of hot air balloons floating over Colorado Springs. 🌄✨ Every Labor Day weekend, families flock to Memorial Park for the Labor Day Lift Off—a tradition that mixes early-morning magic, evening glows that light up the night, and plenty of kid-approved fun in between.

Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, this guide will help you know exactly what to expect—from the best launch times to parking tips, and even what snacks to pack. 🚗🍎 So grab your camera, a cozy blanket, and your sense of wonder—because the Lift Off is one of those events your kids (and you!) will remember all year long. 💛🐝

Labor Day Lift Off — What You Need to Know

** When & Where**

What to Expect

** Morning Magic**

** Daytime Fun**

** Evening Glow & Shows** (Saturday & Sunday only)

(On Monday, the festivities wrap after the morning launch.)

Parking & Getting There

** Parking Options**

** Accessibility**

  • Designated handicap parking is free and available first-come, first-served—bring your placard Rainbow Ryders

** Traffic & Road Closures**

Trip Tips for Thinking Ahead

  • Dress in layers: It’s chilly at dawn but warms quickly by mid-morning. coloradospringslabordayliftoff.com+1

  • Sun-ready: For daytime, bring water, sunscreen, and a hat—shade is limited in the front row. Reddit

  • Snacks for the win: Especially with kids, packing portable treats makes a world of difference. Reddit

  • Extra time for exits: Post-glow traffic can be slow and crowded—bring your patience (and maybe a stroller for extra distance).

  • Accessibility reminder: Make use of handicap parking and bring portable seating if needed Rainbow Ryders

As the balloons rise and the sky turns into a rainbow patchwork of color 🎈🌄, remember that Labor Day Lift Off isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of community, wonder, and family memories in the making. Whether you’re waving from the park, snapping photos from your porch, or chasing balloons with your little ones, the joy is the same: Colorado Springs shining at its very best. 💛🐝

See you under the balloons, Hive Parents—and don’t forget to tag us in your Lift Off adventures so we can share your magical moments too! ✨📸

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Final Buzz

Labor Day Lift Off is a free, can’t-miss local tradition that lights up early fall like a living kaleidoscope in the sky. Think morning magic, glowing evenings, live music, drone shows, and activities for everyone in the fam. Whether you’re watching from the ground or soaring above the crowd, it’s pure Colorado joy.

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