Bristol's International Balloon Fiesta is Europe's largest annual hot air balloon event
More than 100 hot air balloons float over Bristol and the English countryside delighting 500,000 visitors. The four day event ending August 9th is in its 37th year.
A balloon flies over a camping site in Bristol during a mass launch at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in south west England.Toby Melville/Reuters
A balloon is inflated on the first day of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at the Ashton Court estate.Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Crew members inflate a balloon during a mass launch.Toby Melville/Reuters
A Minion shaped balloon is inflated and about to lift off.Matt Cardy/Getty Images
A woman holds the balloon tightly as the inflating process begins.Toby Melville/Reuters
Several balloons take to the skies over Bristol, England.Matt Cardy/Getty Images
A hot air balloon named 'The Ship' (L) is seen tethered during a mass launch.Toby Melville/Reuters
A telephoto photo shows people enjoying the ride.Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Balloons fly over Bristol.Toby Melville/Reuters
Crowds watch as tethered balloons are illuminated by their burners during the night glow evening event.Matt Cardy/Getty Images