This evening's mass ascent at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2019 has been cancelled due to high wind speeds. Follow Bristol Live during the week of the Fiesta for live updates on traffic, weather conditions and whether each morning and evening mass ascent will take place. The evening finishes with a firework finale. just a day before it was due to take place. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. 22.30 Fiesta closes, 06:00 Fiesta opens with mass hot air balloon lift It’s a similar story for Saturday night, although the chance of rain decreases to 10%. Here's what we know about Man City star's injury, What the orange dot on your iPhone screen means after iOS 14 update, When Yom Kippur falls this year and how is it celebrated, Here's everything you need to know about the Umbrella Academy superpowers. Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2019 - the first mass ascent - YouTube 20:30 Fiesta closes. The safety of both the balloon pilots and the crowds is of the highest priority, which means the mass ascents are at the mercy of the unpredictable British weather. This year, more than 130 balloons are taking part in the four-day event. Meanwhile the Met Office has just issued a yellow weather warning for the entire South West and parts of  the Midlands. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will return to Ashton Court on 12TH TO 15TH AUGUST 2021. Our first year living in Bristol we didn’t know about the balloon festival. Blue skies, light winds and no rain make for optimum conditions, and the direction of the breeze dictates where balloons travel and land. We could even see Darth Vader drifting ominously above our heads if the £10,000 target required to bring him to Bristol is reached. Follow Bristol Live during the week of the Fiesta for live updates on traffic, weather conditions and whether each morning and evening mass ascent will take place. 18:00 Mass hot air balloon lift Sunday could be the best day for ballooning, with south-westerly winds of around 11mph forecast, and a less than 5% chance of precipitation. The cancellation comes after the festival site was closed yesterday for only the second time in the Fiesta's 41-year history, with the closure running until 10am this morning. The first mass ascent of the 2019 Fiesta has already taken place. Ashton Court reopened at 10am today and lots of revellers turned out in their waterproofs hoping to make the best of the poor weather. Of course, it’s not just about the daily mass ascents, and the Fiesta has plenty to offer throughout each of its days. The event is completely free with charges only being made for parking on the event site. It's the last mass ascent scheduled to take place at this year's event, FIND OUT WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU WITH OUR NEWSLETTER. You can help make it possible by donating to the Fundsurfer campaign . The Friday morning mass balloon ascent will see southerly winds, with an expected speed of 11mph and a 40% chance of rain. 18:00 Mass hot air balloon lift 18:00 Mass hot air balloon lift We could see a total of seven mass ascents if the weather is kind, FIND OUT WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU WITH OUR NEWSLETTER. Organisers will also be keeping an eye on Saturday morning’s conditions, with the Met Office forecasting south-westerly winds of around 16mph and a 60% chance of rain. The balloons took off from a giant 128m wide heart painted on the grass, as part of the city’s #BristolTogether initiative, inviting people safely back to the city. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thursday evening sees a special ascent in the form of the special shapes launch at 6pm. There will be a 50% chance of rain this evening. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who have supported us over the weekend.". The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is our favorite UK event and Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon festival. 12:00 Hot air balloon tethering Here’s everything you need to know about it: Arguably the biggest draw of the Fiesta is its famous mass ascents, which see balloons of all shapes and sizes rising into the sky for a dazzling aerial spectacle. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will return to Ashton Court on 12TH TO 15TH AUGUST 2021. They came to the agreement it will not be possible, however, due to the potential risks from the inclement weather. It’s worth noting that the Fiesta does not allow caravans and motor homes in the car parks. 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