MADRID — Around four hundred thousand people formed a "human mosaic" in Madrid on Sunday to show their support for the city's bid to host the 2016 Olympics, five days before the International Olympic Committee makes its decision. The organisers put the figure at half a million.

The “Feeling Day” event was the latest event organized to support Madrid's Olympic bid. Long-legged jugglers, face makeup, balloons, and t-shirts were offered to the masses gathered.

Around 400 volunteers handed out colored paper and worked to ensure everyone was in the right place to create the massive human mosaic. Families, groups of friends, and even tourists enthusiastically lifted the colored paper high, painting the city's hope in bright colors.

"What happened today is very important for Madrid's bid, because we have sent a strong message not only to the IOC members but to the entire Olympic movement that this city loves sport and wants the Games," said Madrid Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón.