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METROCON is a anime convention in Tampa, Florida.  And the 2021 event is scheduled for July 23-25 at the Tampa Convention Center. Florida. Friday hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Saturday hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Check out our recent blog: 7 Ginormous Reasons to attend METROCON 2021

In our recent blog on METROCON 2021, we make the case — via 7 ginormous reasons — why you should be there.

Florida Comic Cons to be there

Florida Comic Cons is a news media website that covers comic conventions for avid fans and cosplayers. The St. Petersburg-based media outlet is attending the 2021 METROCON event. https://floridacomiccons.com/

Tampa-area cosplayers featured in Florida Cosplay Digital Magazine

Florida Cosplay Digital Magazine’s (FCDM) has featured numerous cosplayers from the Tampa area. For instance, FCDM May/June 2020 issue titled “10 Florida cosplayers you need to know about” spotlighted the following.

@kdiddy3300 https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/may-june-2020-copy-1-copy-1/kdiddy3300/

@sanjiscloset https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/may-june-2020-copy-1-copy-1/sanjiscloset/

@RickLegendary1 https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/may-june-2020-copy-1-copy-1/ricklegendary1/

In addition, a Tampa cosplayer, @Dark.Lady.Cosplay, appeared on the cover of FCDM’s November 2020 issue called “8 Florida cosplayers and one dozen Sailor Moons to cheer you up” https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/florida-cosplay-digital-magazine-november-2020-issue/darkladycosplay/

METROCON ticket info

Tickets are Friday $40, Saturday $50, Sunday $45, and a three-day pass $90.

 

 

 

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