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Crowds turn out for spectacular show as Telford's Balloon Fiesta returns

Telford's skies were lined with hot air balloons at one of the region's most spectacular events this weekend.

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Telford's Balloon Fiesta has been on since Friday and finishes today.

Thousands turned out for a spectacular show at the Telford Balloon Fiesta

The event will open with the 'Night Glow Spectacular' - a ticketed event.

Sunday morning at the balloon fiesta. Photo: Chris Chiverton

The evening includes family entertainment from 5pm with a science show, have-a-go activities, crafts and a SPARC light-and-drum show.

The Night Glow is scheduled to start at 9.30pm.

Crowds gathered at Telford Town Park

The Saturday included free-to-attend 'family fun' from midday to 7pm, including the Wings parachute team flying into the arena, a kids' zone, live music stage, tethered balloons in the arena, We Are Telford Carnival Parade (Sunday from 12pm), circus workshop and shows, food and drink vendors, and crafts and stalls.

The Wings Parachute Team at the Telford Balloon Fiesta

Today includes a similar programme to yesterday.

Thousands turned out for a spectacular show at the Telford Balloon Fiesta

The scheduled balloon flights today will be weather-dependent, and are on the programme for the early morning and early evening.

Thousands turned out for a spectacular show at the Telford Balloon Fiesta
Sunday morning at the balloon fiesta. Photo: Chris Chiverton

Telford & Wrekin Councillor Angela McClements said: "This really is one of our stand-out events in the council's event programme."

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