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Live Reporting

  1. That's it for tonight

    We are once again winding down our coverage for now, but will be back bright and early right here to hopefully bring you good news about Sunday's early mass ascent.

  2. 'This is actually really, really cool'

    We attached microphones to one family watching the nightglow on Saturday night.

    We think they speak for a lot of people....

    One family at the balloon fiesta is mic'd up for the nightglow

  3. Anyone still up?

    We did promise you a bit more content.....

  4. Nightglow brings Saturday to an end

    It's been another successful day at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, with two mass ascents seeing dozens of balloons heading across the city, and a nightglow watched by a capacity crowd.

    Ashton Court is emptying now, but we hope to bring you some more content before the night is out.

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  6. Enjoying the action up close

    For those who get to watch the nightglow from the centre of the launch field, it looks like a magical experience.

    Groups of families are seen under a series of hot air balloons, with the scene illuminated by their burnersPaul Box
    A close-in view of some hot air balloons being lit up by their burners on a dark nightPaul Box

  7. Heart of the action

    The BBC's Adam Crowther took this shot as the nightglow came to an end.

    Hot air balloons are illuminated by their burners at night

  8. Surrounded by the light

    A circular 360 picture taken from the inside of a balloon nightglow

    The BBC's Liam McGuinn took this stunning shot using a 360 camera.

  9. Final nightglow of the fiesta begins

    Hot air balloons glow against the night sky. They are on the ground as people watch on.

    Some early pictures from Ashton Court.

    We'll try and bring you more as the event unfolds.

    Hot air balloons - including one shaped like a wolf - stand in a line as they glow at night

  10. And we're off!

    Stand by for pictures.

  11. 'Hands...touching hands..'

    The crowd are singing Sweet Caroline. Expecting the nightglow to begin inside 10 minutes.

  12. Getting ready to glow

    The crowd all have their phones out, which is usually a strong sign the nightglow is about to begin.

    A large crowd holds up their phones with camera lights on at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

  13. Waiting for the nightglow to begin

    Chloe Harcombe
    Live page reporter at Bristol Balloon Fiesta

    Everybody here at Ashton Court Estate has taken up their spot ready to watch the final nightglow of this year's fiesta.

    Last night it did not begin until about 21:30.

    A large crowd of people sat in a field
    Cars and deflated hot air balloons in the middle of a field. A large crowd can be seen in the distance

  14. Drone footage of nightglow

    As a taster for tonight's event, here's how the BBC filmed last night's spectacular nightglow from above.

  15. WATCH: Saturday evening mass ascent

    How the fourth mass ascent got under way from Ashton Court

  16. Batala band wow the crowds

    Chloe Harcombe
    Live page reporter at Bristol Balloon Fiesta

    Now the mass ascent balloons are far in the distance the crowd is eagerly awaiting the nightglow which is due to return at 21:00.

    In the meantime, they've been treated to a performance from the Batala Bristol Samba-Raggae band. They're going all the way around the Sky Arena to an enthusiastic reception.

    The Batala Bristol Samba-Raggae band. There is a group of people playing drums, all dressed in red, white and black.

  17. A reminder - Ashton Court is full

    Fiesta organisers issued a statement earlier saying they were stopping the shuttle buses and all the car parks are sold out. People not already in Ashton Court should not travel to the site, they added.

    We'll endeavour to bring you images and footage of the nightglow later for those who cannot be there.

  18. Four out of four

    High winds. Heavy rain. Storms. All of these have caused mass ascents to be cancelled in the past.

    But not this year, all four planned ascents have gone ahead. Could it be six out of six by the end tomorrow? Fingers crossed.

    A graphic with hot air balloons and the words 4/4

  19. 'Phenomenal' colours painted from the sky

    Arist Emily Powell went up in a balloon during Friday’s dawn ascent.

    While she was up there, she painted the view.

    Artist paints Bristol from hot air balloon

  20. Up, up and away

    Chloe Harcombe
    Live page reporter at Bristol Balloon Fiesta

    Two men working to inflate a hot air balloon

    We've had another spectacular mass ascent this evening.

    The majority of the balloons - including some of the fan-favourite special shapes - are now heading north over Clifton, Henleaze and out towards Filton.

    We'd love to see your pictures, wherever you are.

    A hot air balloon with a green dragon on it
    Several hot air balloons in the sky
    A panda hot air balloon in the sky
    A hot air balloon taking off

  21. Packing out the park in Knowle

    Maisie Lillywhite

    A large crowd sat down on a slope in a rather dry and crispy looking park in a residential area on a sunny evening.Ben Grainger

    A large crowd has gathered in Perrett Park in Knowle.

    Balloon watchers have rocked up with camping chairs and picnic blankets at this popular spot.

    The balloons seem to be heading in a more northerly direction tonight however.