Thousands attend

SAN FRANCISCO--Thousands of Oracle OpenWorld attendees swarm the intersection of 4th and Howard streets today, quickly moving from Moscone West to the North and South Halls of Moscone Center along Howard Street.

OpenWorld is the largest convention to take place in San Francisco every year and, according to Oracle, is the world's largest information technology event.

The annual show, which has come to town again this week, is known to locals for causing some disruptions in traffic due to these street closures. But it also does its part for the local economy, selling out downtown hotel rooms and bringing more than $100 million in business to the city, according to the company.