Proclaim September 9-13, 2024 to be Geek Week
Whereas, the City of Portland has long been a hub of Geek Culture with over 120 small businesses and local institutions that attract and support the geek community; and
Whereas, the Geek Community inspires creativity, diversity, and inclusion by highlighting the artistic contributions of all, especially LGBTQ+ and BIPOC constituencies; and
Whereas, Geek Week invites fans of all genres and subcultures to make, imagine, create, dream, and play across the city of Portland; and
Whereas, Portland is defining a new narrative, one of unity centered around creating a single comprehensive event: the first city-wide comic con, Rose City Comic Con, running September 6-8 at the Oregon Convention Center; and
Whereas, nearly 100 small businesses are hosting over 300 adventures including game tournaments hosted by TPK Brewing and Aurora Vineyards; cosplay parties at the Society Hotel, Commander Cosplay, and Lloyd Center Ice Rink; a Treasure Quest Photo Scavenger Hunt; a Geek Week PDX Digital Passport Program; film screenings; and more. The full list can be found on the Geek Week PDX website.
Now, therefore, I, Ted Wheeler, Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses,” do hereby proclaim September 9-13, 2024, to be
Geek Week
in Portland and encourage all residents to observe this week.