15 hot air balloons soared through the Bristol sky this morning (July 24) from College Green to mark the countdown to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

The iconic hot air balloon festival is scheduled to take place from August 9 to 11 at Ashton Court.

Today’s (July 24) event raised the curtain to this year’s 46th Balloon Fiesta from College Green.

BristolWorld had the opportunity to ride on one of the hot air balloons. These were the scenes at the event.