Stunning pictures from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

Up and away - Sunday morning's mass ascent was able to take off
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The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is in full swing - with mass ascents, night glows - and even a proposal.
The annual event has been drawing thousands of people to Ashton Court on the edge of the city.
Poor weather on Friday put paid to any flying that day, but better conditions over the weekend have led to some stunning scenes over the city and the surrounding countryside.
The event continues on Sunday.

After poor weather on Friday, Saturday got off to a positive start with a morning mass ascent

Many of the balloons headed across the city

Crews worked hard to get their balloons ready for launch

Mass launches were able to go over ahead over the weekend, creating some beautiful scenes over Bristol

Friday night's nightglow brought thousands of people to Ashton Court

The nightglows are always one of the most popular events at the fiesta

The wind took many balloons out over North Somerset on Sunday morning
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