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Record-breaking Bristol Balloon Fiesta
For the first time ever, all seven mass ascents have taken place at this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
The final lift-off took place in the Sunday evening drizzle with the wind taking the balloons east close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, many disappearing into the clouds.
Here’s a sunnier launch:
is needed now More than ever
And here is another timelapse from @Bristol_Phil:
@bristolballoon Time-lapse of this morning’s fantastic ascent, from my window #BristolBalloonFiesta #LoveBristol pic.twitter.com/OsabMTELEq
— Phil (@Bristol_Phil) August 9, 2015
The event was so popular on Saturday that gates had to be closed in the evening to not allow any more people into Ashton Court, which had reached its capacity.
But despite the long queues in the car parks, the majority of spirits – and balloons – remained high:
@bristolballoon amazing event as always! pic.twitter.com/BoMQio6m1C
— Sue Bessex (@suziesmith101) August 9, 2015
The view from the @DatumRPO balloon @bristolballoon yesterday eve, perfect weather, fab crowds #BristolBalloonFiesta pic.twitter.com/bJGgjsgRBS
— Heidi B WSM Photog (@ExRAFphotog) August 9, 2015
See you next year!
I think it’s fair to say this is a pretty good view. Good morning @bristolballoon @baileyballoons @bw_businesswest pic.twitter.com/bE6XjqeWPP
— Jon Craig (@JonCraig_Photos) August 8, 2015
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