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Tiki Kon: Pageant of the Pacific July 5-7, 2019

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  Tiki Kon: Pageant of the Pacific July 5-7, 2019 Pageant of the Pacific  mural, by Miguel Covarrubias, 1940 Doubletree by Hilton, Lloyd Center 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232 Portland, Oregon Registration and hotel reservations open March 15, at 6:00 p.m. PDT "Pageant of the Pacific" was the theme of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exhibition, the world's fair where mainstream Americans were introduced to the wonders of Polynesia. It was the pre-Tiki decade that saw Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic open their first restaurants, and when air travel across the Pacific was becoming a reality. Our theme is an origin story of adventure, romance, and exotic tropical destinations.   We've Upgraded! After listening to your feedback, we're moving Tiki Kon to a new location right in the heart of Portland and located on three light rail lines—just steps from the nearest stop. Nearby you'll find restaurants, groceries, coffee, shopping, liquor, movie theate...