Hot air balloons take to the sky - in pictures
Oggy the Dragon - which is more than twice the size of a standard hot air balloon - was seen flying over Whitchurch
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Dozens of hot air balloons have taken off to mark the start of the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
The mass ascent at 06:20 BST on Friday saw balloons take off from Ashton Court, on the edge of Bristol, before landing in various spots towards Bath and around Keynsham.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Ashton Court Estate for the event, which runs until Sunday, to watch balloons take to the skies and witness the iconic night glows.
Many avid watchers have sent in photos via WhatsApp of the balloons taking off.
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This photo was taken from Ashton by James Bennetts
The Disney 'Up' style balloon was pictured peering between houses
Balloons could be seen across the skyline from Perrett Park, on the Totterdown and Knowle border
Rachel Harries took a picture of the balloons flying over the harbour in Spike Island
The event is taking place at Ashton Court Estate
Sam Binding sent in this photograph of Oggy the Dragon flying over the Clifton Suspension Bridge
The meerkats at Noah's Ark Farm have been celebrating the Balloon Fiesta too
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