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2nd annual Parallel Parking Competition draws hundreds to a small street in Southeast Portland
Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • • business
Key Points:
- The second annual parallel parking competition in Portland's Kerns neighborhood saw a significant increase in participation, with about 94 contestants compared to 40 the previous year, drawing a crowd of over 200 spectators.
- The event, started as a joke by Daniel Lyman and Stefanie Lynch, gained media attention including a feature on “Good Morning America,” and featured commentary from local personalities, making it feel like a game show.
- Judging criteria included time, distance from the curb, and vehicle length, with prizes such as one-day parking vouchers and a gold spray-painted miniature Subaru trophy for the winner.
- Participants joined for various reasons, from showcasing Portland's quirky culture to demonstrating their parking skills, with some bringing unique cars like a colorful Volkswagen Bug painted by a local artist.
- The competition culminated in a winners’ tournament, with Kyle Kaufman taking the grand prize and expressing pride and excitement about the event and his city.
