Almost a dozen colourful hot air balloons filled the skies above Bristol to mark the countdown to the city's annual fiesta.Balloons launched from College Green in the heart of the city on Friday morning, as commuters gathered to watch the inflation and ascent.The launch took in views of Bristol's City Hall, cathedral, historic harbourside and Temple Meads train station.

Almost a dozen colourful hot air balloons filled the skies above Bristol to mark the countdown to the city's annual fiesta.Balloons launched from College Green in the heart of the city on Friday morning, as commuters gathered to watch the inflation and ascent.The launch took in views of Bristol's City Hall, cathedral, historic harbourside and Temple Meads train station.