BOSTON COMIC CON/FANEUIL HALL COSTUME CONTEST & PARADE – JULY 30TH
Boston Comic Con, Dick’s Last Resort, Newbury Comics and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are teaming up for the second annual pre-convention Boston Comic Con Costume Contest & Parade. The contest is free and open to the public and will feature a costume parade around Faneuil Hall Marketplace and prizes for the top three winners.
Contestants of all ages are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Super Hero, comic book character, and beyond (all costumes should be family friendly). The contest will kick off with a “Costume Parade” around Faneuil Hall Marketplace, beginning and ending at Dick’s Last Resort. The Parade will also feature Cosplay stars, Bellechere and Destiny Nickelsen.
Boston Comic Con will also host its annual Costume Contest during The Boston Comic Con on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Seaport World Trade Center.
Prizes
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be awarded. 1st place winner will receive two VIP passes to the three day Boston Comic Con ($240 value that includes a limited-edition T-shirt,) 2nd place winner will walk away with a $100 gift certificate to Dick’s Last Resort. 3rd place winner will be awarded a $50 gift certificate to Newbury Comics.
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Costume contestants should arrive at Dick’s Last Resort at 11:45 a.m. to check in and register. The parade will begin at 12:15 p.m. and the final winners will be announced at 12:45 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. However, space is limited and contestants will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to compete!
WHERE:
Dick’s Last Resort in Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 North Market Street
Boston, MA
For general inquiries please call 617-646-1066
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