COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — From live music to drone shows, and of course, hot air balloon lift-offs, the annual Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is almost underway in Memorial Park.
Previously known as the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic, the event brings in crowds of upwards of 250,000 people.
According to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum , the event began in 1976 when a group of friends got together to showcase the balloons; the entry fee was one six-pack of beer.
With Pikes Peak on the horizon, balloonists come from all over the country to participate in the weekend's festivities.
In the mornings, event goers can watch the balloons lift off at 7:00 a.m., but evening visitors have the opportunity to watch the Balloon Glow. Instead of lifting off in the evenings, the h