(PHOTOS) – Slide the City: Part 2
Brent Wagner (left) and Alex Gilbert take a selfie before their slide. Photo by Travis Hudgons
By Travis Hudgons, contributor
The first time Slide the City came to Decatur on July 25 there was bright skies, warm weather and large crowds. But the slide was cut short around 1 p.m. because of water pressure issues in DeKalb County—leaving many ticket-holders with later start times left out. The event would be rescheduled and relocated to McDonough Street—sans water issues. But with early fall weather and grey skies, the crowd was noticeably smaller making for near non-existent wait times. Slide on people.
Barbara Hicks didn’t even know about the previous event, but takes full advantage of the super-sized street slide this time around. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Scott Duke slides down McDonough Street. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Erin Stroup drove 4 hours from Charleston, S.C. just to slide the city. Photo by Travis Hudgons
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With a GoPro camera strapped to her head, Cindy Blank eyes her lane before sliding. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Even going down the slide backward Danielle Spagnuolo still is able to smile for the camera. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Going down a giant water slide in the middle of the city is the perfect time for Alex Gilbert to take a selfie. Photo by Travis Hudgons
It was a little slippery. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Mmmm…inflatable donut. Photo by Travis Hudgons
The weather didn’t seem to bother too many people. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Danielle Spagnuolo (left) and Erin Stroup traveled from Charleston, S.C. just for this event. They said it was the closest one to them and they were not going to miss it. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Brent Wagner (left) and Alex Gilbert take a selfie before their slide. Photo by Travis Hudgons
The slide location changed from W. Ponce de Leon Ave to McDonough Street. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Jenn (left) and Andrew Hill had tickets to the original July 25 event but couldn’t attend due to county water issues that forced organizers to shut down early. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Jenn Hill prepares to hit the slide. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Mild weather and overcast didn’t stop people from coming out to get wet and enjoy the Slide the City Decatur make-up day. Photo by Travis Hudgons
The Chick-fil-A cows stopped by to check out the slide. Photo by Travis Hudgons
From left to right, Scott Duke, Chandler Higa, Cindy Blank and Mike Blank take a break from the action for a picture. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Owen Moorfield hits the slide. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Owen Moorfield takes a big leap onto the slide. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Sherry Murphy (left), Lily Fielscher (center) and Julia Fielscher came early to enjoy the slide after their previous time was cancelled. Photo by Travis Hudgons