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
VIDEO: Awkward landing for Woody Woodpecker balloon
A viewer has sent us this footage of one of the hot air balloons having a difficult landing in Bristol. A spectator was watching the Bristol Balloon Fiesta mass ascent last night on Durdham Downs when he saw the Woody Woodpecker balloon on a very low approach.
He says it nearly hit an ice cream van, people and cars but no one was hurt.
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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