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The best thing about Bristol’s Balloon Fiesta is undoubtedly this giant Minion

More than 100 colourful balloons of all shapes and sizes scattered across the skyline of South West England after a mass launch.

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A Minion balloon

As more than 100 colourful balloons flew high in the sky as part of the 39th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, there was one shape that particularly stood out.

Stuart, a six-metre-high Minion.

minion
(Steve Parsons/PA)
minion
(Steve Parsons/PA)

The launch of the ballooning event, which is Europe’s largest, saw 104 hot air balloons set off from the Ashton Court Estate at dawn on Friday.

hot air balloons
(Ben Birchall/PA)

It really must be an incredible sight seeing the balloons inflate and lift off.

balloons
(Ben Birchall/PA)
hot air balloon
(Ben Birchall/PA)
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