Crowds flock to park for annual Balloon Fiesta

A birds eye view of multi-coloured hot air balloons in the sky while trees, a car park and buildings are below.Naomi Jenks

The event began on Friday

Aida Fofana
BBC News, West Midlands

Thousands of people have gathered for an annual three-day hot air balloon festival.

Telford Balloon Fiesta, held at the Town Park, in Shropshire, returned on Friday along with its popular night glow spectacular.

Scheduled balloon flights are weather dependent, but organisers promised it would be a fantastic weekend with a whole host of activities for all members of the family.

The weekend features a parachute team flying show, a children's zone with performers and live music on the main stage.

A yellow hot air balloon and a white, red, yellow and blue balloon against a grey sky. Three other balloons can be seen further in the background as well as the tops of trees.

Hot air balloon flights in the evening brought colour to the grey skies

Councillor Angela McClements said spectators would enjoy balloon displays including Rupert the Bear and Thomas the Tank Engine.

"Telford Balloon Fiesta is an absolute highlight in our event calendar and it is fantastic to see friends and family getting together to enjoy all that the event offers."

A large Thomas the Tank engine balloon tied down with rope. It is blue, grey and red with a grey face. Stalls and vehicles and some people are also in the picture.

A huge Thomas the Tank engine balloon was among attractions at the fiesta which includes a children's area

View of multi-coloured hot air balloons in the sky while trees, a car park and buildings are below. The skyline looks grey due to the weather.Naomi Jenks

Scheduled balloon flights will be weather dependent

View of multi-coloured hot air balloons in the sky while trees and buildings are below. The skyline looks grey due to the weather.Naomi Jenks

Councillor Angela McClements said the event offered fun for all members of the family

A community carnival parade will start at noon on Sunday from Southwater with more than than 30 groups with costumes taking part.

View of multi-coloured hot air balloons in the sky while trees and buildings are below. The skyline looks grey due to the weather and there is a large blue and white hot air balloon that has the words "Russell Trew" in blackNaomi Jenks

The event will end on Sunday at 19:00 BST

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