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Geek Pride Day is an initiative which claims the right of every person to be a nerd or a geek. It has been celebrated on May 25 since 2006, celebrating the premiere of the first Star Wars movie in 1977.
It shares the same day as three other science-fiction fan holidays - Towel Day, for fans of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy by Douglas Adams, Star Wars Day, and the Glorious 25 May, for fans of Terry Pratchetts Discworld.
Holiday Name: Geek Pride Day
Observedby: Geeks and nerds around the world
Celebrations: Role Playing Games, Parades, Cosplay
Type: Cultural
Significance: A non-denominational holiday to be celebrated by nerds and geeks who do not feel ashamed of showing their unconventional interests in public.
Relatedto: Nerd, Geek, Star Wars multiple issues
Cleanup: May 2010
Unreferenced: May 2010