The Clifton Suspension Bridge will also be shut to both pedestrians and traffic from 6pm until midnight on Thursday and Saturday. The Weather Soon the skies over Bristol will be filled with hot air balloons for the city's international Balloon Fiesta. The Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to meeting the needs of teenagers and young adults fighting cancer, with seven young people aged 13-24 diagnosed every day.

Don’t miss out on up-to-date information about the Festival including morning and Night Glow launch details. Follow us on Facebook. WHERE ARE THE BALLOONS? What's more, a super moon surprised those who had got up early to enjoy the AM mass ascents, which begin at around 6am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, making for some stunning photo opportunities.Ashton Court is just outside of Bristol. You can find information on getting to the fiesta here. What is the weather forecast? Bristol Balloon Festival Art Print | Bristol Print | Travel Poster | Bristol Poster | Balloon Festival | Hot Air Balloons | Ballon Festival Carried Away Festival Shirt, Balloons, Couple Hot Air Balloon, Balloon Shirt, Festival, Hiking, Lets Get Carried Away Balloon Festival Last night, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta teased today's launch event on Facebook. They wrote: "We're setting our alarms super early which can only mean one thing, Bristol... eyes to the skies for a little pre-Fiesta surprise."

The Festival does not pre-sell general lot parking passes. Spaces are limited and lot parking is subject to availability. The first mass ascent of the iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will take place on Thursday 10th August followed by the spectacular Nightglow, the Fiesta has announced. If you're interested in this magical form of transportation, hot air balloon festivals across the U.S. allow attendees to take affordable rides, meet the pilots, and learn more about the intricacies of flying the impressive inflatable nylons.The fests also allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and be outdoorswith family-friendly festivities that include food, music, competitions and fanfare. In the West Country there are two specialist facilities at Bristol Children’s Hospital and Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre and an extensive outreach programme across the South West. It's a brief walk down the hill to the festival grounds or catch a Shuttle Brought to you by Beach Hut Deli.Matt Rate, chief pilot for Vista Balloon Flights, who navigated one of the balloons for the event, said: "It was amazing. We had some very happy passengers." The harbourside provides beautiful views of Bristol even without mass ascents, with balloons making them even more special. Parking proceeds benefit our non-profit event volunteers from both the THS Breakfast Rotary & THS Athletic Boosters. Parking fee does not include admission into the Festival.