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{{Infobox RestaurantConvention|name =Pensacola Para Con Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™)|image = Pensacola Comic Convention.jpg|caption =Convention logo|Haunted Historic GhostInvestigationstatus =CelebrityActive| genre = [[Science Fiction]], [[Horror fiction|Horror]], Ghost Investigations[[Fantasy]], [[Video game culture|Gaming]], [[Paranormal]] [[Anime]]|locationvenue =Down Town Historic Pensacola [[Alcaniz StreetPensacola Interstate Fair Grounds]]|openedlocation =[[Pensacola]], [[Florida]]|ownercountry =[[Ericka BoussarhaneUnited States]]|Paranormal Event Managerfirst =2010|Media Specialist titlelast =|sloganorganizer =Pensacola Comic Convention LLC.|hoursfiling ='''September 22 and 23:''' 10:00 AM- to 3:00 AM |phoneattendance =(850) 941-4321|website = http://www.pensacolaparacon.com|mapcode=}}
}}'''Pensacola Para Con''' Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) is a convention for fans of [[Science Fictionscience fiction]], [[Horrorhorror fiction|horror]], [[Fantasyfantasy]], [[Gamingvideo game culture|gaming]], [[ Animeanime]], [[Costumingcostuming]], [[Fan Filmsfan films]], and [[Indie Filmsindie film]] s held annually in [[Pensacola]], [[Florida]]. The event is owned by Pensacola Comic Convention LLC. The event offers [[celebrity]] meet and greets, discussion panels, workshops, film screenings, demonstrations,costume contests, and competitions. The event also offers investigations at localhistoric local historic haunted locations such the [[Pensacola Victorian Inn]] ,[[the Pensacola Light House]] ,[[the Pensacola Gray House]] , and [[the Pensacola Little Theater]]. A portion of the proceed proceeds of the event are donated to [[Making Strides with Breast Cancer]]and various local charities.
==History==
Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) was started in the Fall of 2010 by [[Ericka Boussarhane]]. She felt the [[Florida Panhandle]] and [[Emerald Coast]] community did not have anything that mixed all the con genres of science fiction, horror, fantasy, gaming, anime, costuming, indie films, artists, celebrities, comics, Renaissance, [[cosplay]], [[steampunk]], theater, performing, literature, publishing, arts, [[mystery fiction|mystery]], collecting, model construction, [[film making]], and [[paranormal]].
 
The con encourages attendee feedback and involvement. Over the years, the event has grown tremendously. It has received local community collaboration from the Bobe Hobby House, Futurevisions Sci-Fi Books & Collectibles, Pensacola Costumers Guild, [[Thomas W. Roush]] Penscola Film Commissioner, Pensacola Emerald Coast Film Group, Pensacola Roleplayers Association, The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum, Boogie Inc, [[Mobi Con]], [[Coast Con]], and [[FAN:dom Con]].
 
Penascola Para Con was started in the Fall of 2010 by Celebrity guests have included Heidi Jo Medina [[Ericka Boussarhanemodel (profession)|model]]. She felt the , [[Florida PanhandleMiss Pensacola USA]] and , Scott Tepperman from Syfy's [[Emerald CoastGhost Hunters International]] community did not have anything that mixed all con genres , [[Science FictionBrian Joseph Harnois]], of [[HorrorGhost Hunters]], [[FantasyStephen King]], car [[GamingChristine (novel)|Christine]], [[AnimeChristopher Booth]]of Spooked TV, [[CostumingDave Schrader]], [[Indie FilmsMichael Berryman]], of [[ArtistThe Hills Have Eyes (1977 film)|The Hills Have Eyes]], [[CelebritiesThe Devil's Rejects]], [[ComicsStar Trek]], [[RenaissanceTheodus Crane ]], [[CosplayThe Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]], Brian Cano of SyFy's [[SteampunkHaunted Collector]], [[TheaterRichard Epcar]], [[PerformingVoice Actor]], [[LiteratureEric Stuart]]Voice Actor, Marc Guerrero illustrator, Mike Ensley of Nightmare Theater, Blake Wilkie illustrator, Damon Bowie [[PublishingIllustrator]], Brian Steward Illustrator, Chasen Grieshop illustrator, [[ArtsDave Lapham]]author of Ghosts of St. Augustine, [[MysteryRj Haddy]], [[ArtSyFy]], 's [[CollectingFace Off (TV series)|Face Off]], [[Model ConstructionRichard Epcar]], [[Film MakingVoice Actor]], [[Paranormal]]. The con encourages attendee feedback and involvement. Over the years the event have grown tremedously. It has recieved local community collaboration from the Futurevisions Sci-Fi Books & Collectables, Pensacola Costumers Guild, [[Thomas W. RoushCindy Morgan]] [Penscola Film Commissioner,]] Pensacola Emerald Coast Film Group, Pensacola Roleplayers Association, [[The Pensacola Lighthouse and MuseumCADDYSHACK]], Boogie Inc, & [[Mobi ConTron]], [[Coast ConJason Faunt]] ,AND [[FAN:dom ConPower Rangers]]. & [[CelebrityResident Evil 6]] Guests have included , [[Scott TeppermanAri Lehman]] from Syfy's [[Ghost Hunters InternationalJason: Friday the 13th]], [[Brian Joseph HarnoisAddy Miller]] AMC’s [[Ghost HuntersThe Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]], Jerrad Dusan Vunovich [[Stephen KingThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire]] car , Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson [[ChristineNASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center]], [[Christopher BoothThe 501st Legion]] : The Parjai Squad of SPOOKED TVthe Florida Garrison, Luella Genie Christian Pensacola Costumers Guild, Mike Bobe Bobe Hobby House, [[Dave SchraderBlacksheep Bobby Doll]], [[Brian CanoWorld Wide Wrestling Federation|WWF]] SyFy's / [[Haunted CollectorUnited States Wrestling Association|USWA]], Marc Guerrero, / [[illustratorCatch Wrestling Association|CWA]]Wrestler, Blake Wilkie, Carrie Hunter [[illustratorWEAR ABC 3]] Chasen Grieshop TV Producer, Wayne Davis Emerald Coast Space Society, [[comic illustratorThomas W. Roush]]Film Commissioner, Skeeter The Duck, Boogie Inc, Mobi Con, Coast Con, [[Dave Lapham]] author [[GHOSTS OF ST. AUGUSTINEFAN:dom Con]], [[Lon Prater]], [[author]] Dr. Alan Brown [[author]] and professor of [[University of West Alabama]], [[George Noory]] [[of Coast to Coast AM Radio]], Dr. [[Raymond Moody]], [[Brad Kling]] and [[Barry Klinge]] of [[Ghost Lab]], and [[Ken Gerhard]] of History Channel 's special The Real Wolfman, as well as Legend Hunters (Travel Channel/A&E), |url=http://www.thevoyager.net/2012/09/pensacola-paracon-beckons-those-seeking-paranormal-experience/] ref>|url=[http://www.floridageekscene.com/conventions/pensacola-paracon/] |url=http://www.examiner.com/article/pensacola-para-con-is-bigger-and-better-for-2012] </ref>|url=[http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012309240023] </ref>|url=[http://www.pnj.com/article/20111011/NEWS01/110110315/All-things-paranormal-coming-town?]</ref>|url=[http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907110303] </ref>|url=[http://www.pnj.com/article/20090314/LIFE/903140306 ] </ref>|url=[http://www.examiner.com/article/arizona-ghost-hunter-travels-pensacola-paracon-coming-september] </ref>|url=[http://www.examiner.com/article/pensacola-paracon-2011-has-a-great-line-up] </ref>|url=[http://www.splashpensacolabeach.com/news/2012-09-01] </ref>|url=[http://www.weartv.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wear_ghosts-paranormal-activity-at-2012-pensacola-para-con-25403.shtml] </ref>|url=[http://inweekly.net/wordpress/?tag=pensacola-para-con] </ref>|url=[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g34550-c143763/Pensacola:Florida:Is.Pensacola.Haunted.html] </ref>http://mulletwrapper.net/2012/09/pensacola-paracon-sept-22-23-at-pensacola-fairgrounds/</ref>|url=[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpEep3aBhJk] </ref>|url=[http://www.splashpensacolabeach.com/news/2012-09-01/Coastal_Life/Fun_at_Paracon_event_anything_but_normal.html] </ref>
==External linksConventions==*===Previous conventions===;2010: Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) 2010 was held September 17-18, 2010, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. Guests included Discovery Channel TV Celebs, [[Brad Klinge]] and [[Barry Klinge]] of [[Ghost Lab]], [[Patrick Burns (paranormal investigator)|Patrick Burns]] of [[Haunting Evidence]], [[Scott Temperman]] of [[Ghost Hunters International]], Marley Gibson Author, Ericka Boussarhane, Dave Schrader of Darkness Radio, Paul Browning, Brian J. Cano of SCARED!, Alyne Pustanio Author, Shawn Sellers, and Dr. Alan Brown Author. ;2011: Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) 2011 was held October 15-16, 2011, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. Guest included [[George Noory]] of [[Coast to Coast AM]] Radio, Scott Tepperman of [[Ghost Hunters International]], [[Brian Joseph Harnois]] of Sci-Fi Channel's Ghost Hunters and Sci-Fi Channel's [[Ghost Hunters International]], Dave Schrader of Darkness Radio, Dr. [[Raymond Moody]], Brian J. Cano [[Haunted Collector]], Chris Mansuco of Sacred Flims, Christopher Booth of Spooked TV, Ken Gerhard of Monster Quest, Alyne Pustanio Author, and Morgan Beall [[MUFON]]. ;2012: Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) 2012 was held September 22-23, 2012, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. Guests included Pensacola Costumers Guild, Pensacola Emerald Coast Film Group, Pensacola Roleplayers Association, Mike Bobe, Bobe Hobby House, The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum, Boogie Inc, [[Mobi Con]], [[Coast Con]], and [[FAN:dom Con]], Scott Tepperman from Syfy's [[Ghost Hunters International]], [[Stephen King]] car [[Christine (novel)|Christine]], Marc Guerrero [[illustrator]], Blake Wilkie [[illustrator]], [[Chasen Grieshop]], Mike Ensley Nightmare Theater, Skeeter The Duck, [[Dave Lapham]] author Ghosts of St. Augustine, [[Lon Prater]], and author Dr. Alan Brown professor of [[University of West Alabama]]. ;2013: Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) 2013 was held August 17-18, 2013, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. Guests will include Futurevisions Sci-Fi Books & Collectables, Pensacola Costumers Guild, [[Rj Haddy]] [[SyFy]]'s [[Face Off (TV series)|Face Off]], [[Richard Epcar]] [[Voice Actor]], [[Cindy Morgan]] [[CADDYSHACK]] & [[Tron]], [[Jason Faunt]] [[Power Rangers]] & [[Resident Evil 6]], [[Ari Lehman]] [[Jason: Friday the 13th]], [[Michael Berryman]] of [[The Hills Have Eyes (1977 film)|The Hills Have Eyes]], [[The Devil's Rejects]], [[Star Trek]], [[Theodus Crane ]]AMC’s [[httpThe Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]], [[Addy Miller]] AMC’s [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]], Jerrad Dusan Vunovich [[The Hunger Games:Catching Fire]], [[Scott Tepperman]] SyFy Channel's '[[Ghost Hunters International]]', Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson [[NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center]], Heidi Jo Medina [[Miss Pensacola USA]], [[The 501st Legion]]: The Parjai Squad of the Florida Garrison, Luella Genie Christian Pensacola Costumers Guild, Mike Bobe Bobe Hobby House, [[Blacksheep Bobby Doll]] [[World Wide Wrestling Federation|WWF]]/[[United States Wrestling Association|USWA]]/www[[Catch Wrestling Association|CWA]] Wrestler, Carrie Hunter [[WEAR ABC 3]] TV Producer, Damon Bowie [[Illustrator]], Brian Steward Illustrator, Wayne Davis Emerald Coast Space Society, [[Thomas W.pensacolaparaconRoush]] Film Commissioner, Boogie Inc, Mobi Con, Coast Con, Mike Ensley Nightmare Theater, [[FAN:dom Con]], Blake Wilkie, illustrator Chasen Grieshop and more.com/  ;2014: Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) 2014 was held August 9-10, 2014, at the Pensacola Para com WebsiteInterstate Fair Ground Conference Building. [[Lou Ferrigno]] [[The Incredible Hulk]], ToTheFuture [[DeLorean Time Machine]], [[Erin Cahill]] [[Power Rangers]], [[Jason Faunt]] [[Power Rangers]], [[Michael Krawic]] [[THE X FILES]] and [[Star Trek]], [[Robin Shelby]] [[Ghostbusters II]], [[Erika Eleniak]] [[Baywatch]] and [[E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial]], [[Gil Gerard]] ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'', [[Sonny Strait]] [[Dragonball Z]], [[Tattoo Bob]] Discovery Channel, [[Cleve Hall]] Syfy Channels [[Monster Man (TV series)|Monster Man]], Charlie Kirchoff IDW's Doctor Who, [[Oliver Robins]] Steven Spielberg’s [[Poltergeist]], [[Ari Lehman]] [[Friday the 13th]], [[Deep South Paranormal]], [[Arik Christopher]] as [[Johnny Depp]], [[Jerrad Dusan Vunovich]] [[The Hunger Games]]: Catching Fire and [[The Starving Games]], [[Wayne Davis (blogger)|Wayne Davis]] Emerald Coast Space Society, [[Heidi Jo Medina]] Miss Pensacola USA, Shadow Clone Geek Party.
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==External links==
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