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Dozens of hot air balloons have taken to the skies from a park in Bristol.
The event was organised following the cancellation of the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta due to the pandemic.
About 30 balloons launched from 06:30 BST from a location that was kept under wraps to prevent crowds from gathering.
Organisers said Elm Park in Filton had been a popular choice when people were asked where they wanted balloons to fly from.
image sourcePaul Box
image captionIt was the first ascent of this year s Fiesta Fortnight
Last year, when Covid-19 also prevented the fiesta being held, a balloon flypast was held with balloons taking to the skies over the city.
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Dozens of hot air balloons filled the skies above Bristol for the city’s annual fiesta – with the take-off site remaining a secret to prevent crowds from gathering.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is the largest annual hot air balloon event in Europe and normally attracts more than 500,000 visitors.
Organisers decided to cancel the usual on-the-ground activities at the Ashton Court estate for the second year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Instead, a Fiesta Fortnight supported by Costa Coffee and featuring hundreds of balloons lifting off from different locations in Bristol, will take place until August 15.
On Wednesday, the first mass ascent took place from Elm Park in Filton, north Bristol.
BBC News
Published
Dozens of hot air balloons have taken to the skies from a park in Bristol.
The event was organised following the cancellation of the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta due to the pandemic.
About 30 balloons launched from 06:30 BST from a location that was kept under wraps to prevent crowds from gathering.
Organisers said Elm Park in Filton had been a popular choice when people were asked where they wanted balloons to fly from.
image sourcePaul Box
image captionIt was the first ascent of this year s Fiesta Fortnight
Last year, when Covid-19 also prevented the fiesta being held, a balloon flypast was held with balloons taking to the skies over the city.