Portland CityFest

Luis Palau’s CityFest draws 185,000+

2008-08-24T05:04:00-08:00

Portland CityFest, one of the largest faith celebrations ever staged in the Pacific Northwest, wrapped Saturday night with an explosive set by Christian music superstar TobyMac and an inspiring message of hope from global evangelist Luis Palau. Official attendance estimates were set at 110,000, bringing attendance for Friday and Saturday to more than 185,000.

“And That’s Why It’s the GOOD NEWS!”

2008-08-24T04:55:00-08:00

Luis Palau shared some pretty good news from the main stage on both Friday and Saturday nights. As he said tonight, “And that’s why it’s the Good News!”

Did you miss the WHY that he was referring to? Find out more here.

The Place to Be

2008-08-23T23:48:00-08:00

I’m not all that good with numbers. Let alone estimating them. But I do know this - the crowds are HUGE! It’s definately a sunny Saturday and Portlanders looove FREE FUN. That’s exactly what’s we’re getting here at Waterfront Park.

Come on down and catch the main stage performances starting right now … featuring Hawk Nelson, Marisol, MercyMe, and TobyMac! Luis Palau will share from the main stage around 7:15. His message of hope (and Argentine accent) is not to be missed.

Got a Story?

2008-08-23T22:30:00-08:00

Did you come to the festival or serve in the Season of Service and get surprised by God? Did you talk with someone whose life was changed by Him? Do you have a story? We want to hear it! Send us an and tell us about it.

Day 2 - Let’s Go!

2008-08-23T16:09:00-08:00

Weather.com predicts a high of 83 degrees today, Day 2 of Portland CityFest. It also says there’ll be nothing but “abundant sunshine.” Since when does a weather service use a word like “abundant” ?! I don’t know, but I think it means God is smiling.

See you at Waterfront Park from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. today!

CityFest Makes a Joyful Noise in Portland

2008-08-23T13:30:01-08:00

The Oregonian, Oregon’s largest daily paper, covers Festival Day 1, as well as what you can expect today, Festival Day 2. Click here to read all about it.

Portland CityFest: Day One Slideshow

2008-08-23T05:34:00-08:00

Check out photos from CityFest Day One - click to watch the slideshow!

You can also watch video from today in the video player over here.

Throngs at Day 1 of CityFest

2008-08-23T05:13:00-08:00

The air was filled with flying motorcycles, raucous music and faithful praise on Day 1 of Portland CityFest with Luis Palau, the free, family-friendly festival running today and Saturday at Waterfront Park.

Festival officials marked attendance at 75,000+ for events that started early with actions sports and a family fun zone and ended with music from Christian music superstars Chris Tomlin and Kutless and a Gospel message from world evangelist Luis Palau.

CityFest continues Saturday from 2 PM to 10 PM. Musical headliners include TobyMac and MercyMe; X Games Gold Medalist Kyle Loza will perform at the Freestyle Motocross demo; Luis Palau returns with a message of hope and faith.

Luis’ Accent

2008-08-23T02:27:00-08:00

Luis is on the main stage speaking right now. What is it with this guy’s accent? It’s awesome!

Most people who wouldn’t otherwise give him the time of day are stopping in their tracks to try to place where in the world he must be from…

Argentina! It’s his Argentine accent ... and it’s mesmerizing.

Thousands are packed into the area surrounding the main stage, dialing in to his message. They’re packed into the areas both in the front and back of the stage. (The back has a huge jumbotron that makes you feel like you’re looking at the real thing.)

Luis Palau is sharing a message that’s for everyone. He’s speaking about the fatherless. And he’s speaking about a void we all carry. A void that will never be filled until we come to know Jesus Christ. It’s the Good News! And it’s being proclaimed boldly for all of Greater Portland to hear right now.

What is the message? What is this Good News? Find out more, right here.

Livin It Rocks

2008-08-22T23:08:00-08:00

3, 2, 1 ... blast off!

Gotta love it when the crowd inhales simultaneously. When the “oohs” and “aaaahs” fill the air. And when the guy just nails his bike to the ramp after free-flying it.

The Livin It action sports area is packed with people pleasantly baking in the sunshine and taking in the jaw-dropping stunts of skate, BMX, and FMX athletes.

This stuff is awesome!

And - are you kidding me? - Kyle Loza, 2-time, back-to-back X-Games gold medal winner performing here for FREE? This tops the Dew Tour any day. We get to be outside, and we get these incredile athtletes just chillin with their gasp-inducing stunts. Love it.

Good thing they have another show going on right now, and 2 more on Saturday.

The best part? IT’S ALL FREE!!