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08-18-2025 Vol 2056

Portland Celebrates Sneaker Week with Mayor’s Proclamation

On Wednesday, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson declared the first week of August as “Sneaker Week,” honoring an event that has played a vital role in promoting the city’s significance in the athletic footwear industry for the past nine years.

Sneaker Week co-founder Herbert Beauclere expressed the joy of receiving this accolade, stating, “It always felt like we were doing it for the city.

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Benjamin Clarke