Philly is now the U.S. representative for the globe-trotting art installation, The Portal, which visually connects Philadelphians to a rotating cast of Europeans from three cities. Previously hosted by New York, The Portal was reassigned to our very own Love Park following some “inappropriate behavior.” So has Philly handled this thing better? Here are some of our favorite Portal moments so far:
A guy from Lithuania approached the camera, and unfolded a piece of paper that said “GO BIRDS.” The Philadelphians cheered. – Stephanie Farr on X
Someone in Philly held up a “Dallas Sucks” sign. – Conrad Benner on X
Philadelphians parted the sea for our very own Moses, Philly Elmo, as he made his Portal appearance. – On Pattison on X
Don’t even try to beat us in a dance battle. - PhillyFameTV on Instagram
Making heart signs from Love Park. - PhillyFameTV on Instagram
A woman smokes a blunt in Ireland, while a young man lit one in Philly. – Stephanie Farr with the Inquirer
People challenge one another through the portal to various games of rock, paper, scissor. – Crossing Broad on X
There was a man in Ireland who would copy everything that people on the other side were doing. Nobody knew his name, so someone in Philly decided to call him Connor. – Stephanie Farr with the Inquirer
A little girl from Ireland gave Philly two middle fingers. – Stephanie Farr with the Inquirer
A man in Poland allegedly proposed to his girlfriend in front of the Portal. The Philly crowd cheers. – Stephanie Farr on X
A man in Philly did a mummer strut in a pink, satin bunny suit. – Stephanie Farr on X
A man in Ireland showed off his Philadelphia Eagles shirt to the people of Philly. – WWTWpodcast and wtfphiladelphia on Instagram
A man in Philly tried to give a young woman in Dublin his number by using his fingers to show each digit. – Stephanie Farr with the Inquirer
