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Stunning pictures from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

News imageBen Birchall/PA A colourful hot air balloon is seen from below at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. The flame from its burners is visibleBen Birchall/PA
Up and away - Sunday morning's mass ascent was able to take off

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is in full swing - with mass ascents, night glows - and even a proposal.

The annual event has been drawing thousands of people to Ashton Court on the edge of the city.

Poor weather on Friday put paid to any flying that day, but better conditions over the weekend have led to some stunning scenes over the city and the surrounding countryside.

The event continues on Sunday.

News imageBristol Balloon Fiesta Hot air balloons on the ground at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, seen from the airBristol Balloon Fiesta
After poor weather on Friday, Saturday got off to a positive start with a morning mass ascent
News imageYellow Thatchers hot air balloon over Bristol
Many of the balloons headed across the city
News imageGetty Images A man stands inside the canopy of a yellow Thatchers hot air balloonGetty Images
Crews worked hard to get their balloons ready for launch
News imageBristol Balloon Fiesta A series of balloons in the sky over Bristol with the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the foregroundBristol Balloon Fiesta
Mass launches were able to go over ahead over the weekend, creating some beautiful scenes over Bristol
News imageFire in hot air balloon during night time
Friday night's nightglow brought thousands of people to Ashton Court
News imageAlex Howick/BBC A wide shot of the nightglow at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta showing tethered balloons being illuminated by their burners, with massed crowds visible in the foregroundAlex Howick/BBC
The nightglows are always one of the most popular events at the fiesta
News imageBen Birchall/PA Dozens of colourful hot air balloons hover over thick green woodlandBen Birchall/PA
The wind took many balloons out over North Somerset on Sunday morning

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