Flugtag Portland

Yesterday we hit the bus downtown to see the spectacle that drew an estimated 50,000 people to the Tom McCall Waterfront – Flügtag Portland. It was surprising how many people showed up, and how cool the event was despite the masses. Most of what we saw was via Jumbotron, but we could see the flight deck from our perch just south of the Hawthorne Bridge.

Flügtag masses

I was pleased to see that Hair Force One did get some recognition for their efforts. We were able to catch them during their interview from the pit.

We left a bit early due to the lack of shade and abundance of heat, but caught most of the action. The most amazing part I though was the crowd. How did the bridge stay up?