VideoPolio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust, China's dilemma over wild meat trade. A socially distanced version of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta kicked off on Monday morning with a Fiesta Flypast. Categories: Latest News Organisers of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta have announced plans for 2020, which will include activity in the sky and online, but no on-the-ground activity at Ashton Court. 2nd July 2020. Sooo disappointed, it felt like there were hundreds of touristy-type stands (mainly fast food and balloons) and about six balloons in the middle of the field. Interested Invite Share. The flypast will take place next month, with balloons taking to the skies over the city. A reminder that the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will not take place this year but we’re looking forward to seeing you back at Ashton Court on 12th to 15th August 2021. The event is the largest annual hot air balloon event in Europe and normally attracts more than 500,000 visitors each year.
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How can Bristol’s creative industries lead an inclusive future for the city? Breakfast show presenter at BBC Radio Bristol, Emma Britton, said: “We loved creating the soundtrack to last year’s nightglow - so we’re delighted to be able to team up with the fiesta organising team again this year. Bristol Balloon Fiesta date change 'won't work', Bristol International Balloon Fiesta: Giant Darth Vader invades sky, The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble. The virtual nightglow will take place on Saturday, August 8 at 9pm. www.bishopstonmum.com. Organisers of the annual event have been forced to cancel the usual on-the-ground activities at Ashton Court because of social distancing rules. Swiss vote on abandoning free movement with EU, Bollywood star questioned in India drugs case, The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble. Plans announced for 2020 Balloon Fiesta Flypast. Following the sight of more than 40 hot air balloons floating over Long Ashton, Fiesta organisers have announced that a Virtual Nightglow will take place on Saturday evening. ... 8 August 2019. The flypast will take place on a yet-to-be-decided date between 1 and 14 August. There will also be a virtual "nightglow" when tethered balloons light their burners in time to music. 2:17.