Geek Pride Day is an annual celebration held on May 25 to promote the geek culture. The annual event is dedicated to celebrating geek culture in all its forms, from science fiction and fantasy to comic books, video games, and other hobbies and interests typically associated with the geek community. As per historical records, the initiative originated in Spain in 2006 as ‘Día del orgullo friki’ and spread around the world via the Internet. Are You a Geek or a Nerd? Know the Difference.

Tim McEachern organised unconnected events called Geek Pride Festival and/or Geek Pride Day 1998 to 2000 at a bar in Albany, New York, which are seen as a prelude to Geek Pride Day. In this article, let’s know more about Geek Pride Day 2024 date and the significance of the day that promotes and highlights the geek culture.

Geek Pride Day 2024 Date

Geek Pride Day 2024 will be celebrated on Saturday, May 25.

Geek Pride Day Significance

Geek Pride Day was first celebrated in Spain in 2006 and has since spread to various countries around the world. The annual celebration is for the geeks to express their passions proudly and to connect with others who share similar interests. Many activities associated with Geek Pride Day are organised on this day like dressing up as favourite characters from movies, TV shows, books, comics, and video games. Geek Pride Day is a celebration of the diverse and vibrant geek culture. Geek Pride Day celebrations generally include a range of fun and engaging activities like fan conventions and meetups, workshops and seminars.

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