The Logistics
The company set up a rectangular structure the size of an entire city block, measuring 250 feet (76 m) by 150 feet (46 m) and three stories high. It was covered with a one-piece net of mesh material which was set up to hold the massive amount of balloons.
Source: Cleveland.com
This structure was located on the southwest quadrant of Cleveland’s Public Square. Inside the enormous structure were 2,500 students and volunteers who spent many hours filling the balloons with helium.
But this seemingly harmless stunt caused major consequences for the city and the surrounding areas…