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36th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
The 36th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is taking place at Ashton Court, just outside the city. Over 150 hot air balloons are involved, and organisers are expecting 500,000 spectators over the four days.
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Balloon fiesta success despite weather say organisers
Organisers of The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta say it was a success, despite flights being grounded on Sunday by bad weather.
The event featured four mass ascents - and even broke a world record, landing 90 balloons at the former chocolate factory in Keynsham. The take offs were watched by thousands although the night glows attracted the biggest crowds.
X Factor's Jahmene takes to unusual stage at Fiesta
X Factor finallist Jahmene Douglas took to an unusual stage at the weekend as he performed at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta.
The singer from Swindon climbed into a basket for his performance at the event:
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Timelapse video of Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2014
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta took place this weekend and despite poor weather on the final day, a total of 325 balloon took off over the four day event.
This timelapse video produced by The Nature Photography Co. shows them in action:
Wet weather hits Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
The final day of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta got off to a wet start - with the morning mass assent cancelled because of the bad weather. Organiser say it has impacted on numbers - but it's too soon to give any official figures. A total of 325 balloons have flown over the four day event.
Red Arrows display cancelled at Balloon Fiesta
Balloons cancelled for last day of Fiesta
Organisers say due to the weather it's unlikely any balloons will fly on the last day of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. They are hoping to keep as many other events still on including the aerobatic displays.
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Final morning mass ascent cancelled due to bad weather
Bad weather meant this morning's final mass ascent at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta was cancelled. Organisers say the public car parks are operating fine but they are limiting the access for trailers. A meeting is being held this morning to discuss the rest of the day's plans.
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta: Your pictures
More than 100 balloons took part in today's mass ascent
The Balloons take to the skies again in Bristol
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta: Your pictures
We're putting a selection of your photos together from this weekend's Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
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121 hot air balloons took part in a mass launch
121 hot air balloons took part in a mass launch in Bristol