Fifty Years of Balloons in Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs News

Colorado Springs celebrated its 50th Labor Day Liftoff with a dazzling hot air balloon extravaganza—70 balloons soared over Memorial Park, free for all to enjoy. Nighttime glows, drone shows, fireworks, live music, and skydivers added to the magic. Pilot Shane Hale debuted his massive 80,000-cubic-foot balloon, Zorro, calling it “a blast to fly.” The final morning launch was set for Monday, Sept. 7, at 7 AM—weather permitting. A half-century of sky-high fun, community spirit, and unforgettable views. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/753c116bd3959cd1