How do I find Geek Prom? Where is the Great Lakes Aquarium?
If you’re entering Duluth via Interstate 35, which you probably are, the Great Lakes Aquarium is the funky multi-colored building on the waterfront, not far from the Aerial Lift Bridge. Take exit 256B off I-35. More detailed directions can be found here.

Do I have to pay for parking?
No. Parking during Geek Prom is free. Normally you’d have to pay to park at the aquarium, but not this time.

Will there be wireless Internet available for bloggers and other laptop-addicted ninnies?
Contrary to previous reports on this Web site, the answer is actually no. It's a bummer, but we'll have to deal with it.

Does Geek Prom recommend a hotel to people from out of town?
Yes. The Voyageur Lakewalk Inn at 333 E. Superior St. is the best deal we've found among hotels within the vicinity of the prom.

Does Geek Prom receive money from any hotel in exchange for promoting it?
No, but we're open to the prospect.

Who goes to the Geek Prom? Is the event just for smart people with taped glasses?
You’ll be sure to find all types of misfit at Geek Prom, including nerds, dill-weeds, spazzes, dorks, doofuses, dweebs, Einsteins, putzes, pizza faces, queer-bait, brainiacs, space cadets, mathletes, gamers, Trekkies, marching-band members, disc jockeys, zeros, hobbyists, greenies, rejects and just about every kind of weakling in the world. Any career masturbator who is at least 18 years old is a good candidate to attend Geek Prom.

What if I can't find a date?
Just because this is a prom doesn't mean you should bring a date. It is very much expected and preferred that you will come either alone or with someone who is related to you.

What if, through some miracle, I do find a date. Is that frowned upon?
Well, not really. You won't be persecuted or anything like that. As long as your date is such an awesome geek that it cancels out any cool points having a date might earn you, you should be fine.

I don’t like to be called a geek; I’m a Spastic American. Can Geek Prom be more sensitive to that?
No. You should be proud to be a geek. We’ve taken the word back. We are empowered by it. The word “geek” has no negative connotation. It is a compliment.

How should I dress for the prom?
Whatever your mom lays out on the bed for you should be just fine. Ladies, remember: The higher up your waistline you wear your pants, the more your bust will be accentuated.

Will there be strange languages spoken? How should I respond if someone uses technology terms I don’t understand or speaks in Klingon?
Just say, “It’s all geek to me.”

Will there be alcohol available at Geek Prom?
Yes. Bellisio's Catering will be operating two bars at the aquarium during Geek Prom. Miller Lite is the sponsoring beer. Mixed drinks will also be available.

What will drinks cost?
We don't really know exactly, but it hasn't been bad historically. Last year there were bottled wine coolers on special for two bucks.

Will there be a photo station? What will the photographer charge?
Yes, there will be a photo station. Last year the photographer charged $5.

I heard that there have been streakers at Geek Prom. Is that true?
So far, there have been streakers at every Geek Prom. It's not part of the show. Some people just get carried away. It's called the Geek Streak.

I also heard streakers were pepper sprayed one year and charged with indecent exposure. Is that true?
Yeah. A St. Paul cop freaked out in 2007. The prom committee is trying to raise money to help out the streakers, who suffered too much for too little reason. Read more about that here.

One time, I stayed up all night drinking Shasta Moon Mist and playing D& D with some friends from my swim team. We put on a They Might Be Giants tape and started jumping around until I threw up on my Converse high-tops. Is Geek Prom like that?
Yes.

Is Geek Prom becoming popular, thereby threatening its integrity?
Not yet. Give it another year or two.