Photos: Spectacular hot air balloons over Bristol

Hot air balloons fill the skies at Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2022

Last updated: August 13, 2022 | 13:51

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The renowned Bristol Fiesta is back, and the skyline will be graced with even more magnificent hot air balloons.

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This year, the event is expected to return to Ashton Court after being postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID epidemic.

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Festival-goers will return to its well-known Long Ashton location where about 100 balloons from around the world will be launched.

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Over the course of the four-day event, 500,000 visitors are anticipated.

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Balloons fly above dry fields at the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, during a second heatwave in parts of the country, in Bristol, Britain, Britain, August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

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Balloons take off during a mass launch at the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, near Bristol, Britain, August 12, 2022.

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Balloons take part in a mass launch at the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, near Bristol, Britain, August 12, 2022.

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