Crowds flock to park for annual Balloon Fiesta

The event began on Friday

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 it's popular night glow spectacular.

Scheduled balloon flights will be 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 will feature a parachute team flying show, a children's zone with performers and live music on the main stage.

Scheduled balloon flights will be weather dependent

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."

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.

The event will end on Sunday at 19:00 BST