Comic Cons are coming back, with safety measures, in 2021
Comic conventions, which have set strict coronavirus safety protocols, are coming back with nearly 20 events scheduled for remainder of 2021
St. Petersburg, Fla. (March 1, 2021) Comic conventions in Florida are coming back with nearly 20 scheduled throughout the state for the remainder of 2021, according to Florida Comic Cons, a news media website that covers comic conventions in The Sunshine State for avid fans and cosplayers.
“The comic cons are heavily promoting coronavirus safety measures,” said Florida Comic Cons co-founder Dewey Caruthers, noting the events listed on Florida Comic Con’s 2021 Calendar have set safety measures that include temperature screenings upon entry, hand sanitizer throughout the events, additional cleaning staff, social distancing and masks.
The comic con fandom has long been eager to put 2020 and its event cancellations in the rearview mirror. While the flip of the calendar into 2021 did not bring immediate relief, there is plenty for cosplayers and collectors to look forward to the rest of the year.
A breakdown of upcoming comic cons by region
- North Florida has three conventions scheduled: Collective Con in Jacksonville, March 12-14; Pensacon in Pensacola, May 21-23; and Infinity Con in Tallahassee, June 5-6; and Ancient City Con September 17-19 in St. Augustine.
- Central Florida has the most upcoming events with nine scheduled. There are two in Ocala: Brick City Toy & Comic Con, April 17; and Ocala Comic Con, September 11-12. Additionally, there is Central Florida Comic Con in Lakeland on June 12-13; and Omni Fandom Expo in Kissimmee on August 6-8. Moreover, there is Daytona Beach Comic Con September 18-19. And Orlando continues to host the most comic cons of any city in the state: My Con, March 6; Spooky Empire April 30 – May 2; Megacon, August 12-15; Fanboy Expo, August 20-22; and Holiday Matsuri, December 17-19.
- Tampa Bay has three comic cons scheduled. Tampa’s two big ones are back-to-back: Metrocon is on July 23-25, and the following weekend is Tampa Bay Comic Con on July 30-August 1. Additionally, Suncoast Comic Con in Bradenton is May 29-30.
- South Florida has three scheduled and one big one planning an event with a date not yet determined. Two are on May 1: Pulp Adventurecon in Fort Lauderdale and SW-Floridacon in Fort Myers. And Ultracon of South Florida in West Palm Beach is on August 28-29. Finally, Florida Supercon, the annual comic convention in Miami Beach, has plans for an event in 2021 but has yet to set a date.
Florida Comic Cons also keeps a Con Map to illustrate where the annual conventions are happening.
Learn more about comic conventions in Florida
For more information like a monthly listing of events, venues and tickets costs, as well as updates on event postponements and cancellations, visit the Florida Comic Con Calendar https://floridacomiccons.com/events/
About Florida Comic Cons
Florida Comic Cons is a news media website that covers comic conventions in The Sunshine State for cosplayers and avid fans. The Con Calendar provides a month-by-month listing of upcoming conventions and the Con Map illustrates where comic cons are happening throughout the state. Blogs and news releases report event updates and other information important to the fandom.
