The first mass ascent of the weekend at this year's Bristol International Balloon Fiesta took place this morning (Friday, August 8) and saw the skies above Bristol filled with balloons of all shapes and sizes - from a massive dragon, to an alien, an orange, a screwdriver, and more.

Dozens of balloons are ready to launch from Ashton Court. They'll be heading eastwards/ south eastwards. | ITV News

The Bristol Balloon Fiesta comes around every year, and yet is always just as exciting as ever. There’s something magical about seeing hot-air balloons in real life, especially when there’s so many of them dancing across the sky.