Pioneer Square is becoming Dame Square. At least for an afternoon.

The Portland Trail Blazers are celebrating the return of All-Star point guard Damian Lillard in grand fashion — with a Sunday rally in downtown Portland.

The event, scheduled for Sept. 21, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Courthouse Square and is open to the public.

It will include a question-and-answer session with Lillard, an “homage to his impact” on the Blazers and the Portland area and a family-friendly street fair, complete with food, music, games and giveaways.

The Blazers selected Lillard with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2012 NBA draft and he played his first 11 seasons in Portland, earning Rookie of the Year honors and nine All-Star berths. He was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023, depa

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