TRIMET — ORANGE LINE OPENING EVENTS 2015:

Picnic and Fireworks 

VENUE: Zidell Yards   |   GUESTS: 6,000

Hundreds of picnic tables and specialty food carts lined the waterfront at Zidell Yards where 8,000 guests of all ages were entertained by local bands, picnic professionals, and giant bubble blowers in anticipation of the evening's extravaganza. In a spectacular pyrotechnical display, fireworks were launched off of the newly constructed Tilikum Crossing Bridge. Read what the Portland Tribune said.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY:  S DIPAOLA PHOTOGRAPHY   |   VIDEO BY: TRIMET TV

DINNER AND CELEBRATION AT FIRST LIGHT 

VENUE: Tilikum Crossing Bridge & OHSU Collaborative Life Science Building   |   GUESTS: 500

Tilikum Crossing Bridge was the focus of the Celebration at First Light, where guests had front-row seats to the historic “Switching on” of the aesthetic light program. Dinner was served in a soaring atrium by Chef Stable Catering, and dessert was hosted on the bridge itself. Thomas Lauderdale and Pink Martini performed on a flatbed truck traversing the bridge, as guests danced along side enjoying champagne and an Orange Line inspired Salt and Straw ice cream created for the occasion. Read what the Portland Tribune said.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY:  S DIPAOLA PHOTOGRAPHY   |   VIDEO BY: TRIMET TV

MAIN STAGE OPENING DAY 

In collaboration with Cindy Thompson Event Productions

VENUE: Lincoln Station, MAX Orange Line   |   GUESTS: 80,000+

Dignitaries and transit enthusiasts alike were welcomed at the first westside station to kick-off the new MAX Orange Line. Working with Cindy Thompson Event Productions, we managed the main stage for the official opening of the project with speeches from dignitaries and local elected officials as guests were invited to enjoy live music, interactive entertainment and great food. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY:  S DIPAOLA PHOTOGRAPHY   |   VIDEO BY: PAMPLIN MEDIA