Sure, the state’s a tinder box and the city’s skies were choked with wildfire smoke this weekend. But we’ve got a new bridge, so TriMet ramped up the fireworks last night. Tilikum Crossing doesn’t officially open until September 12, the same day as the new orange MAX line, but Portland transit officials decided they’d throw a party three weeks early. If you missed it, YouTube user/drone pilot SGAV has been sharing this video. Enjoy.

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2 replies on “Drought-Ridden Oregon is On Fire. Fireworks!”

  1. To be fair, the fireworks were directly over a FUCKING RIVER.

    Does every alcoholic stringer at the Mercury feel obligated to write condescending articles every single time anyone else is having a good time? That is a rhetorical question.

  2. That was an amazing display! I wish I had been there, but the vid does it justice. And I agree with TOTAL*……honestly, the display seemed to be in the middle most part of the bridge, and completely over the water….wow Portland Merc… great way to rain on a parade…smh

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