Labor Day Lift Off
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Lift your spirits with a hot air balloon ride this Labor Day weekend from Rainbow Ryders, the official hot air balloon ride operator of the Colorado Springs’ Labor Day Lift Off.
Labor Day Lift Off Sunrise Balloon Ride
Due to insurance requirements, we cannot fly anyone who is pregnant or under 5 years old. Due to the nature of ballooning, every flight path is unique, and a certain flight path cannot be guaranteed. All hot air balloon launches depend on weather conditions.
There is no better way to spend Labor Day Weekend than at the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, a full weekend of fun for the whole family!
For the 50th annual Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, we will be returning to Memorial Park September 5-7, 2026.
You won’t want to miss the early morning balloon launches that fill the city skyline and the evening balloon glows—it’s the most colorful weekend of the year!
Labor Day Lift Off Sunrise Private Balloon Ride
Due to insurance requirements, we cannot fly anyone who is pregnant or under 5 years old. Due to the nature of ballooning, every flight path is unique, and a certain flight path cannot be guaranteed. All hot air balloon launches depend on weather conditions.
This private experience will ensure it is only you, your party, and one of our pilots in the balloon basket.
There is no better way to spend Labor Day Weekend than at the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, a full weekend of fun for the whole family!
For the 50th annual Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, we will be returning to Memorial Park September 5-7, 2026.
You won’t want to miss the early morning balloon launches that fill the city skyline and the evening balloon glows—it’s the most colorful weekend of the year!
Wheelchair Accessible Flight
Due to insurance requirements, we cannot fly anyone who is pregnant or under 5 years old. Due to the nature of ballooning, every flight path is unique, and a certain flight path cannot be guaranteed. All hot air balloon launches depend on weather conditions.
To determine if this activity is the right fit for you and your party, please give us a call or fill out this questionnaire to begin the process!
Rainbow Ryders is thrilled to offer an inclusive adventure that gives everyone access to rise above the festival grounds and be surrounded by the vibrant hues of dawn during the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off festival at Memorial Park on September 5-7, 2026.
Our specially designed accessible hot air balloon basket features a professionally installed 4-point harness, ensuring wheelchair users can comfortably and safely join in on the excitement of ballooning. The balloon has space for one chair and 2 to 3 guests, depending on weight.
About the Festival
The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is a beloved three-day celebration that fills Colorado’s skies with vibrant hot air balloons every Labor Day weekend. Held at the scenic Memorial Park, this event offers free general admission, giving you a chance to see things like:
- Sunrise mass ascensions with over 70 balloons
- Evening balloon glows
- Drone light shows
- Live music
- Skydiving demonstrations
With iconic landmarks like Pikes Peak and Prospect Lake decorating the scene, this is one of the most picturesque balloon festivals in the Rocky Mountain region. Rainbow Ryders is proud to be the official hot air balloon ride operator of Labor Day Lift Off.
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