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Enthusiasts prepare for annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Enthusiasts prepare for annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Hot air balloons take to the skies at a preview flight to launch next week’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on August 5, 2016 in Bristol, England. The four day event event, which will officially open next week on Thursday, is now in its 38th year and is Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event.

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Up, up and away: The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Up, up and away: The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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In the early morning light nearly 100 hot air balloons lifted off over the skies of Bristol, England as part of the 34th annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. The event is one of Europe’s largest balloon functions taking place in the city seen by many as the home of modern ballooning.

The meeting takes place in the hills of Ashton Court located outside Bristol. Around a half a million people from across the country and beyond come to the Fiesta according to event officials.

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