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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2015

How was your experience of the 2015 Bristol Balloon Fiesta? Mass balloon ascents, night glows and parabatix attracted more than half a million people to this year's event.

Organisers say the last four days have been some of the most successful in its history, but spectators had to be turned away on Saturday night because the site was full. Is the fiesta a victim of its own success?

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Bristol mayor says things will change after Balloon Fiesta traffic gridlock

Thousands had to be turned away from the popular yearly event. Credit: Aaron Sims

The Mayor of Bristol has told ITV News he's investigating how to improve access to the city's annual Balloon Fiesta, after thousands had to be turned away on Saturday night.

Spectators travelling by car faced miles of queues and long delays getting onto the site at Ashton Court. In the end organisers told people to stay away for the first time in the event's 37-year history.

Many stuck in traffic vented their frustrations on social media.

Was the popular free event a victim of its own success this year? Victoria Davies' report has the full story.

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