The Bristol Balloon Fiesta is an annual outdoor summer event which takes place in the city of England on the first weekend in August.  It runs from Thursday to Sunday, with a launch flight on the preceding Monday from a location somewhere in Bristol.  As the name suggests it is a collection of balloons.  In fact, it the Bristol Balloon Fiesta is the largest balloon fiesta in Europe and second biggest in the world.  In addition, it is one of the largest free public events in the UK.  There are a number of mass ascents throughout the weekend, as well as balloon glows and non ballooning events.

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