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    Bristol Balloon Fiesta Top 40

    Check out the Top 40 highlights of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2011.

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      The special shapes are always a highlight at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

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      Aswell as the giant hot air balloons, many get to learn with these model balloons.

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      Getting up close to the burners and hearing the roar is so unique to The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

    4. Bristol International Balloon Feista 2011 Friday

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      7, 000 Heart flags were handed out by the Heart Angels.

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      1467 faces were painted throughout the event.

    6. Thursday's Night Glow

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      Thousands flocked to Ashton Court for Thursday's opening Fiesta night glow.

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      Thousands flocked to Ashton Court for Thursday's opening Fiesta night glow.

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    9. Thursday's Night Glow

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      Thousands flocked to Ashton Court for Thursday's opening Fiesta night glow.

    10. Thursday's Night Glow

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      Thousands flocked to Ashton Court for Thursday's opening Fiesta night glow.

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      Almost 100 balloons floating over Bristol is always a spectacular sight.

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      Aswell as all the balloons, thousands enjoy the fairground.

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      Our online competition winners who picked a song to feature in the Night Glow. They also enjoyed a tour in a buggy and they sat in the commentary box.

    14. Friday's mass asscent

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      Day 2 of Fiesta kicked off with an amazing hot air balloon mass assent - more than 80 balloons flew across Bristol.

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      A great aerial shot of the SS Great Britain from the clouds.

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      A gentle breeze carried over 90 balloons over Bristol.

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      Maddi from Heart was live on Heart Breakfast from the Collett Transport Services Balloon on Friday morning.

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      Over 90 balloons take to the skies over Cabot Circus.

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      Birds eye view of College Green.

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      An amazing view of window cleaners in the heart of Bristol.

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      Bet you've never seen the Bristol Zoo from the angle?

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      The crowd wave goodbye to the Balloons as they take to the skies at Ashton Court.

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      Pic: Getty Images

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      The night glows are always a highlight.

    25. Thursday's Night Glow

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      Thousands flocked to Ashton Court for Thursday's opening Fiesta night glow.

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      There were loads to see and do, it's not all Hot Air Balloons you know!

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      A traditional fairground provided great fun for the kids and the big kids.

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      The dragon was just one of the most photographed balloons of the weekend.

    29. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2011 Saturday

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      The Heart Angels Alfresco Zone provided a relaxed haven to soak up the atmosphere.

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      The mass ascents took place each morning and evening.

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      The hot air balloons float low enough to wave to the pilots.

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      Hundreds gathered around the Clifton Suspension Bridge to get a glimpse of the balloons.

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      Mass ascents from Ashton Court

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      How many balloons can you count?

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    36. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2011 Saturday

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    38. Balloon Fiesta press Launch

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      Balloon Fiesta press Launch

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      Pictures from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta press launch. The flight took off from College Green and landed at Eastville Park, approximately a 30 minute journey.

    40. Red Arrows

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