The perimeters of the tent might be controlled by guards, but there would alsobe peoplemonitoringoutside to see ifanydata gets out. "Youhave a lineofdefence for everything," saysMrLago.
Though the splashy gimmick confused some tourists (who stood on the tent-entry line thinking they were queuing up for Broadway-show tickets at the nearby TKTS booth), most seemed to know where they were, and were curious to learn more about a far-flung destination they knew little about.
Boston has long embraced its marathon, with thousands of volunteers handing out water along the course or tending to the injured in the finish line medical tent.