Well, after a cancelled Saturday morning launch and a delayed Sunday morning launch, near 100 hot air balloons lifted off into the beautiful Colorado sky on Monday morning! It was really spectacular – the weather was great; you really didn’t even need a jacket. In case you thought it was just a marketing gimmick, yes, […]
Memorial Park
Coming up on Labor Day weekend: Colorado Balloon Classic
There’s lots of things to do in Colorado Springs on Labor Day weekend, but the biggest event by far is the Colorado Balloon Classic. Nearly 100 hot air balloons descend on Memorial Park for a colorful three-day weekend. Get up early to watch the hot air balloons lift off at 7 AM, and come back […]
No fireworks at Memorial Park this year
Just found out this morning that there won’t be the traditional fireworks show at Memorial Park this year – the city of Colorado Springs is nixing it because of budget cuts. While the cost of the fireworks is typically donated, the city contributes some of its own services like police and medical personnel, as well […]