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Telford & Wrekin Council are encouraging residents and visitors to book their Night Glow tickets and get ready for a spectacular Bank Holiday weekend of hot air balloons, family entertainment and unforgettable experiences.

Taking place at Telford Town Park's QEII Arena from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August, the event will once again bring thousands of visitors together for one of the Borough's most popular annual celebrations. The weekend begins with the ticketed Night Glow on Friday evening, followed by two days of free family entertainment across Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can also enjoy the much-loved Telford Carnival on Sunday, adding even more colour, community spirit and family fun to the weekend's programme.

The Night Glow’s entertainment will be hosted by Paul Shuttleworth and will feature a mix of live music, fire dance and family shows featuring:

• Arco Loveheart
• Boardroom Café Science Show
• Mr Motivator
• Alfie Hayward
• Fire Dance
• The spectacular Night Glow finale.

Visitors will have the chance to enjoy live performances and entertainment throughout the evening before the much-anticipated Night Glow display, when illuminated hot air balloons light up the night sky in a choreographed show set to music.

Night Glow tickets are still available and offer an affordable family evening out, with family tickets priced at £8, adult tickets £2.50 and child tickets £1.50.

Mr Motivator said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Night Glow line-up at this year’s Telford Balloon Fiesta. It’s going to be a brilliant evening of colour, energy and family fun and I can’t wait to meet everyone in Telford. I will get you moving, laughing and having fun, and help set the mood for what promises to be a truly spectacular night!”

Councillor Angela McClements, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Tourism, Culture and the Arts, said: "The Telford Balloon Fiesta has become one of the most anticipated events in our annual calendar and we're looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors back to Telford Town Park this August.

"With just one month to go, we're excited to reveal an entertaining Night Glow programme featuring something for all ages, including the ever-popular Mr Motivator, alongside live performances, family attractions and the spectacular Night Glow finale.

"The Balloon Fiesta is a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to come together, enjoy great entertainment and experience one of the region's most colourful and unique events."

The celebrations continue throughout the Bank Holiday weekend with the free Balloon Fiesta taking place from 12pm to 7pm on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, featuring live music, family activities, food and drink, appearances from the Wings Parachute Team and, weather permitting, hot air balloon launches at 6am and 6pm each day.

For full event information and Night Glow tickets, visit the Telford Theatre website.