‘Stunning’ balloon festival returns to Isle of Wight for second year
Verity McCormick, events manager, said: ‘This is the most spectacular event you will ever see on the Isle of Wight.’
Thousands of people have been enjoying the “stunning” annual Isle of Wight Balloon Festival.
A total of 25 balloons feature in the second annual event at Robin Hill Country Park, where about 4,000 people gather on each day of the bank holiday weekend.
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During the evening, the balloons – which are tethered or launched when weather permits – are lit up for the night glow finale, which is choreographed to music and fireworks.
Events manager Verity McCormick said: “This is the most spectacular event you will ever see on the Isle of Wight.
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“When you see the lights of night glow, the fireworks, the variety of balloons, it really is a sight to behold.
“It’s such a unique event, in such a unique setting, and produces possibly the most stunning visual imagery you can get.”