Gallery: Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off hot air balloon festival

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — More than 70 hot air balloons loomed over the crowds at the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off. The event kicked off Sept. 1 with an opening ceremony and lasted until the morning of Sept. 3. 

Other activities included a chainsaw carving contest, Dunkin' Donuts eating championship, standup paddle board, beer gardens and live music. 

(All photos courtesy of Rob Miskowitch and Paat Kelly)