Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2012
The 34th annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is getting underway at Ashton Court in the city. Half a million people are expected at the event which runs until Sunday
Half a million turn out for Balloon Fiesta
Around half a million people turned out for this year's Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Organisers say they are delighted with the success of the event. Despite high winds on Saturday and some damp weather five of the seven mass ascents went ahead.
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Spectators turned away at popular Balloon Fiesta
The organisers of the Bristol balloon fiesta say they'll review parking arrangements after being forced to turn people away on Saturday.
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Crowds enjoy Fiesta
Thousands have enjoyed the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta despite the winds grounding many of the balloons.
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Fiesta enters final weekend