• Now in its 36th year, the Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event in the city that is seen by many as the home of modern ballooning.
    Now in its 36th year, the Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event in the city that is seen by many as the home of modern ballooning.
  • Balloons come in all shapes and sizes.
    Balloons come in all shapes and sizes.
  • Hot air balloons are inflated in Queen Square, Bristol.
    Hot air balloons are inflated in Queen Square, Bristol.
  • Balloonists prepare their hot air balloon for a mass ascent.
    Balloonists prepare their hot air balloon for a mass ascent.
  • Over 120 hot air balloons depart.
    Over 120 hot air balloons depart.
  • The balloons are airborne
    The balloons are airborne
  • The Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event.
    The Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event.
  • Hot air balloons depart from Aston Court on the first day of the event.
    Hot air balloons depart from Aston Court on the first day of the event.
  • Balloonists roll out the canvas of this red balloon
    Balloonists roll out the canvas of this red balloon
  • Here’s the gas man.
    Here’s the gas man.
  • The Above and Beyond charity balloon is inflated in Queen Square.
    The Above and Beyond charity balloon is inflated in Queen Square.

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In pictures: Balloon fiesta in Bristol, England

Liz Claus

August 08, 2014

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Over 120 hot air balloons depart from Aston Court in a mass ascent on the first full day of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on August 8, 2014 in Bristol, England. All photos Getty Images

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