CABOT CIRCUS PAYS HOMAGE TO BALLOON FIESTA WITH NEW INSTALLATION

Concorde Street at Cabot Circus has been transformed with the arrival of a stunning display of suspended balloons.

Celebrating Bristol’s balloon heritage, the display is inspired by decorations on London’s Carnaby Street. The new installation incorporates 16 hanging hot air balloons suspended from steel wire rope and 6 wall-mounted balloons to create a riot of colour along Concorde Street.

The balloons feature an impressive 92,928 LEDS allowing them to illuminate at night, and creates the perfect ‘Instagrammable’ backdrop for shoppers.

Stephanie Lacey, Cabot Circus General Manager, comments: "We’re constantly looking at ways to refresh the centre and make it a space that people enjoy visiting week after week. Balloons are such an iconic part of Bristol life and we wanted to honour and incorporate that into the centre some way, so we’re delighted to reveal the new art installation for the city to enjoy.”

Cabot Circus invites visitors to celebrate the new installation on Saturday 2nd June where a giant dome filled with balloons will be in situ, with many prizes to be won including:

·       Tickets to top Bristol tourist destinations such as Bristol Zoo, Wild Place and We The Curious

·       A Pandora bracelet worth £99

·       A meal at The Real Greek

For more information, please visit https://www.cabotcircus.com/ and follow @cabotcircus

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For more information, contact CabotCircus@welcometofrank.com / 0207 693 6999

About Cabot Circus

Cabot Circus, Bristol's premier shopping destination is home to over 90 stylish stores and major department stores including House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols. Cabot Circus offers customers the latest in fashion, beauty and tech, with an iconic Zara, Ted Baker and Urban Outfitters.  For a contemporary cinema experience, Showcase Cinema de Lux offers the latest blockbusters in their 13-screen space. Perfect for families, Jungle Rumble allows you to enjoy a game of 18-hole crazy golf.

An excellent dining destination, Cabot Circus offers over 30 restaurants and coffee shops – serving everything from authentic Asian dishes at Wagamama, to handcrafted classic burgers at GBK and delicious Italian dishes at Carluccio's in the Quakers Friars piazza.

Cabot Circus is easily accessible by bus, train or car, with an award-winning 2,600 space multi-story car park located at the end of the M32.