Last day of Bristol Harbor Festival in memorable pictures

VaselineJuly 21, 2024

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Last day of Bristol Harbor Festival in memorable pictures

The sun came out on Bristol today for the final day of the Bristol Harbor Festival – bringing with it huge crowds who filled the harbor area itself and other venues around the city to enjoy a day of food, festivities and live entertainment.

The festival ended with another fun-filled day of activities around the city, celebrating all things to do with Bristol Harbourside.

Professional flyboarder James Prestwood took to the water again with a stunning display of twists, turns and spins, sending him soaring 60ft into the air.

And musical acts such as The Bass Choir and Bristol-based dance/reggae group Laid Blak played to packed crowds at the Amphitheater.

Meanwhile, others were content to sit nearby and enjoy the atmosphere – and the sun – as the festival unfolded around them.

Here are some of the highlights from the third and final day of the Bristol Harbor Festival – see you next year!

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Onlookers enjoy breakfast with a view of the Bristol Empire Dragon Boat making its way through the harbour

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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People were happy to see the sun shining

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Festivals enjoy the sun on the water

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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A steamboat parade started the day’s program of water activities

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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The harbor area was bustling with activity on the water

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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The M-shed steam train was also in operation during the festival

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Sixteen large, bright red discs were thrown into the water by artists and volunteers as part of a performance art piece

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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The artwork, called ‘Chakras’, is a piece from the 1960s by the influential Pakistani-born artist Rasheed Araeen.

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Photos of the discs floating on water, plus the discs themselves, will form a new artwork by Araeen

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Queen’s Square, full of crowds enjoying the sun and the Rising Stars stage

(Image: Alex Driscoll)

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Food stalls, bars and a dance stage filled Queen’s Square

(Image: Alex Driscoll)

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Meanwhile, the harborside was crowded in the sunlight

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Bristol Amphitheater was packed as people enjoyed the musical entertainment

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Bristol Amphitheater was packed as people enjoyed the musical entertainment

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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The Bass Choir performs at the Amphitheater

(Image: Tristan Cork)

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The Bass Choir performs at the Amphitheater

(Image: Tristan Cork)

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Bristol dance/electronic group Laid Blak play at the Amphitheater

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Bristol dance/electronic group Laid Blak play at the Amphitheater

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Bristol dance/electronic group Laid Blak play at the Amphitheater

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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Bristol dance/electronic group Laid Blak play at the Amphitheater

(Image: Paul Gillis)

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