A float from Trek Fest. KCII News file photo

Today is the future birthday of Captain James T. Kirk. The Riverside City Council has issued a proclamation in early recognition of the March 22, 2228 birthday of the swashbuckling captain of the starship USS Enterprise. As the captain of the Enterprise, Kirk will lead his crew as they explore “where no man has gone before.”

Riverside Mayor Allen Schneider tells KCII-News that being the birthplace of Kirk is important to Riverside as it helps make the community unique and helps drive tourism. Trek Fest XXXIII, celebrating 50 years of Star Trek, will take place this summer from June 24-25.