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{{Infobox RestaurantConvention|name =Pensacola Para Con Comic Convention|image = Pensacola Para Con Comic Convention.jpg|caption = Convention logo| status =Active|Haunted Historic GhostInvestigationgenre =Celebrity[[Science Fiction]], [[Horror fiction|Horror]], [[Fantasy]], [[Video game culture|Gaming]], Ghost Investigations[[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 ConComic Convention''' 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 Para Con Comic Convention 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]].
 
 
Celebrity guests have included Heidi Jo Medina [[model (profession)|model]], [[Miss Pensacola USA]], Scott Tepperman from Syfy's [[Ghost Hunters International]], [[Brian Joseph Harnois]] of [[Ghost Hunters]], [[Stephen King]] car [[Christine (novel)|Christine]], [[Christopher Booth]] of Spooked TV, [[Dave Schrader]], [[Michael Berryman]] of [[The Hills Have Eyes (1977 film)|The Hills Have Eyes]], [[The Devil's Rejects]], [[Star Trek]], [[Theodus Crane ]][[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]], Brian Cano of SyFy's [[Haunted Collector]], [[Richard Epcar]] [[Voice Actor]], [[Eric Stuart]] Voice Actor, Marc Guerrero illustrator, Mike Ensley of Nightmare Theater, Blake Wilkie illustrator, Damon Bowie [[Illustrator]], Brian Steward Illustrator, Chasen Grieshop illustrator, [[Dave Lapham]] author of Ghosts of St. Augustine, [[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]], [[Addy Miller]] AMC’s [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]], Jerrad Dusan Vunovich [[The Hunger Games: Catching Fire]], Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson [[NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center]], [[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]]/ [[Catch Wrestling Association|CWA]] Wrestler, Carrie Hunter [[WEAR ABC 3]] TV Producer, Wayne Davis Emerald Coast Space Society, [[Thomas W. Roush]] Film Commissioner, Skeeter The Duck, Boogie Inc, Mobi Con, Coast Con, [[FAN:dom Con]], [[Lon Prater]], author Dr. Alan Brown 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).
Penascola Para 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 con genres [[Science Fiction]], [[Horror]], [[Fantasy]], [[Gaming]], [[Anime]], [[Costuming]], [[Indie Films]], [[Artist]], [[Celebrities]], [[Comics]], [[Renaissance]], [[Cosplay]], [[Steampunk]], [[Theater]], [[Performing]], [[Literature]], [[Publishing]], [[Arts]], [[Mystery]], [[Art]], [[Collecting]], [[Model Construction]], [[Film Making]], [[Paranormal]]. The con encourages attendee feedback and involvement. Over the years the event have grown tremedously. It has recieved local community collaboration from the Mike Bobe, Bobe Hobby House, Futurevisions Sci-Fi Books & Collectables, 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]]. [[Celebrity]] Guests have included [[Scott Tepperman]] from Syfy's [[Ghost Hunters International]], [[Brian Joseph Harnois]] [[Ghost Hunters]], [[Stephen King]] car [[Christine]], [[Christopher Booth]] of SPOOKED TV, [[Dave Schrader]], [[Brian Cano]] SyFy's [[Haunted Collector]], Marc Guerrero, [[illustrator]],[[Les Johnson]] [[physicist]], Mike Ensley [[Nightmare Theatre]], Blake Wilkie, [[illustrator]] Chasen Grieshop [[comic illustrator]], [[Richard Epcar]] [[Voice Actor]], [[Eric Stuart]] [[Voice Actor]], [[Dave Lapham]] author [[GHOSTS OF ST. AUGUSTINE]], [[Lon Prater]], [[author]] Dr. Alan Brown [[author]] professor of [[University of West Alabama]], [[George Noory]] [[Coast to Coast AM Radio]], Dr. [[Raymond Moody]], [[Brad Kling]] and [[Barry Klinge]] of [[Ghost Lab]], [[Ken Gerhard]] of History Channel
special The Real Wolfman, as well as Legend Hunters (Travel Channel/A&E),
==Conventions==
===Previous conventions===
;2010: Pensacola Para Con Comic Convention 2010 was held Sept 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,<ref name="loc01"/> ;2011: Pensacola Para Con 2011 was held Oct 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, Morgan Beall [[MUFON]],<ref name="loc02"/>
;20122011: Pensacola Para Con 2012 Comic Convention 2011 was held Sept 22October 15-2316, 20122011, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. Guests Guest included Pensacola Costumers Guild, Pensacola Emerald Coast Film Group, Pensacola Roleplayers Association, Mike Bobe, [[Bobe Hobby HouseGeorge Noory]], of [[The Pensacola Lighthouse and MuseumCoast to Coast AM]]Radio, Boogie Inc, Scott Tepperman of [[Mobi ConGhost Hunters International]], [[Coast ConBrian Joseph Harnois]], of Sci-Fi Channel's Ghost Hunters and [[FAN:dom Con]]. [[Scott Tepperman]] from SyfySci-Fi Channel's [[Ghost Hunters International]], [[Les Johnson]] [[physicist]]Dave Schrader of Darkness Radio, Mike Ensley Dr. [[Nightmare TheatreRaymond Moody]], Brian J. Cano [[Stephen King]] car [[ChristineHaunted Collector]], Marc GuerreroChris Mansuco of Sacred Flims, [[illustrator]], Blake Wilkie, [[illustrator]] [[Chasen Grieshop]] [[Illustrator]]Christopher Booth of Spooked TV, [[Dave Lapham]] author [[Ghosts Ken Gerhard of St. Augustine]]Monster Quest, [[Lon Prater]]Alyne Pustanio Author, and Morgan Beall [[authorMUFON]] Dr. Alan Brown [[author]] professor of [[University of West Alabama]],<ref name="loc03"/>
;20132012: Pensacola Para Con 2013 is being Comic Convention 2012 was held Aug 17September 22-1823, 20132012, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. Guests will include included Pensacola Costumers Guild, Pensacola Emerald Coast Film Group, Pensacola Roleplayers Association, Mike Bobe, [[Bobe Hobby House]], Futurevisions Sci-Fi Books & Collectables, The Pensacola Costumers GuildLighthouse and Museum, [[Richard Epcar]] [[Voice Actor]], [[Eric Stuart]] [[Voice Actor]], [[Thomas W. Roush]] [[Film Commissioner]], Boogie Inc, [[Mobi Con]], [[Coast Con]], and [[FAN:dom Con]], Scott Tepperman from Syfy's [[Les Johnson]] [[physicistGhost Hunters International]],[[Les JohnsonStephen King]] car [[physicistChristine (novel)|Christine]], Mike Ensley Marc Guerrero [[Nightmare Theatreillustrator]],, Blake Wilkie [[Celebrityillustrator]] , [[Scott Tepperman]] from Syfy's [[Ghost Hunters InternationalChasen Grieshop]], Marc GuerreroMike Ensley Nightmare Theater, Skeeter The Duck, [[illustratorDave Lapham]], Blake Wilkieauthor Ghosts of St. Augustine, [[illustratorLon Prater]] Chasen Grieshop , and author Dr. Alan Brown professor of [[IllustratorUniversity of West Alabama]] and more to be addedref name="loc04"/>.
|url=http;2013://wwwPensacola Para Con Comic Convention 2013 was held August 17-18, 2013, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building.thevoyager.net/2012/09/pensacolaGuests will include Futurevisions Sci-paracon-beckons-those-seeking-paranormal-experience/Fi Books & Collectables, Pensacola Costumers Guild, [[Rj Haddy]] [[SyFy]] ref>'s [[Face Off (TV series)|url=Face Off]], [[Richard Epcar]] [[Voice Actor]], [[Cindy Morgan]] [[CADDYSHACK]] & [http[Tron]], [[Jason Faunt]] [[Power Rangers]] & [[Resident Evil 6]], [[Ari Lehman]] [[Jason://www.floridageekscene.com/conventions/pensacola-paracon/Friday the 13th] |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=2012309240023Michael Berryman]] </ref>of [[The Hills Have Eyes (1977 film)|url=The Hills Have Eyes]], [http://www.pnj.com/article/20111011/NEWS01/110110315/All-things-paranormal-coming-town?[The Devil's Rejects]]</ref>|url=, [[http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907110303Star Trek]] </ref>|url=, [[http://www.pnj.com/article/20090314/LIFE/903140306 Theodus Crane ]] </ref>AMC’s [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|url=The Walking Dead]], [http://www.examiner.com/article/arizona-ghost-hunter-travels-pensacola-paracon-coming-september[Addy Miller]] </ref>AMC’s [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|url=The Walking Dead]], Jerrad Dusan Vunovich [http[The Hunger Games://www.examiner.com/article/pensacola-paracon-2011-has-a-great-line-upCatching Fire]] </ref>|url=, [[http://www.splashpensacolabeach.com/news/2012-09-01Scott Tepperman]] </ref>|url=SyFy Channel's '[[http://www.weartv.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wear_ghosts-paranormal-activity-at-2012-pensacola-para-con-25403.shtmlGhost Hunters International]] </ref>|url=', Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson [[http://inweeklyNASA George C.net/wordpress/?tag=pensacola-para-conMarshall Space Flight Center]] </ref>|url=, Heidi Jo Medina [[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g34550-c143763/Miss PensacolaUSA]], [[The 501st Legion]]:The Parjai Squad of the Florida:Is.Garrison, Luella Genie Christian Pensacola.Haunted.htmlCostumers Guild, Mike Bobe Bobe Hobby House, [[Blacksheep Bobby Doll]] [[World Wide Wrestling Federation|WWF]] </ref>http:[[United States Wrestling Association|USWA]]//mulletwrapper.net/2012/09/pensacola-paracon-sept-22-23-at-pensacola-fairgrounds/</ref>[[Catch Wrestling Association|url=CWA]] Wrestler, Carrie Hunter [[WEAR ABC 3]] TV Producer, Damon Bowie [[Illustrator]], Brian Steward Illustrator, Wayne Davis Emerald Coast Space Society, [[http://wwwThomas W.youtube.com/watch?v=gpEep3aBhJkRoush]] </ref>|url=Film Commissioner, Boogie Inc, Mobi Con, Coast Con, Mike Ensley Nightmare Theater, [[httpFAN://www.splashpensacolabeach.com/news/2012-09-01/Coastal_Life/Fun_at_Paracon_event_anything_but_normaldom Con]], Blake Wilkie, illustrator Chasen Grieshop and more.html] </ref>
==External links==*;2014: Pensacola Para Con Comic Convention 2014 was held August 9-10, 2014, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. [[http://wwwLou 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.pensacolaparaconT.com/ : 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 Para com Website]USA, Shadow Clone Geek Party.
{{Anime ;2015: Pensacola Para Con Comic Convention 2015 is scheduled to be held August 8-9, 2015, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Ground Conference Building. Guest Include: [[Karyn Parsons]] [[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]] [[Late Nights]] [[Major Payne]] [[The Ladies Man]], [[Jennifer Rhodes]] conventions in North America}}{{Science Fiction conventions in North America}}{{Horror [[Charmed]], [[Christopher Atkins]] [[The Blue Lagoon (1980 film)|Blue Lagoon]], [[Michael Copon]] [[Power Rangers]]: [[Time Force One]] [[Tree Hill]], [[Hilary Shepard]] [[Star Trek]] [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Deep Space Nine]] [[Divatox]] [[Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie]], [[Michael Jai White]] [[Why Did I Get Married]] [[Mortal Kombat: Legacy]], [[Todd McFarlane's Spawn|Spawn]], [[Sandra Taylor]] [[ER (TV series)|ER]] [[The King Of Queens]] [[Just Shoot Me]] [[Married... with Children]], [[Austin Idol]] [[Universal Heartthrob]], conventions in North America}}{{Fantasy [[Nick Worthy]] [[Star Trek]]: [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Deep Space Nine]] [[Star Trek]]: [[Star Trek: Voyager|Voyager]] [[Star Trek]]: [[Star Trek: Enterprise|Enterprise]] [[Supernatural]], [[Larry Dee Wilcox]] [[CHiPs|Chips]], conventions in North America}}{{Paranormal [[Sir Mix-A-Lot]] [[Jim Tavaré]] [[Harry Potter]] [[The Prisoner of Azkaban]] [[Jim O’Rear]] The Hospital, Fat Chance, conventions in North America}}[[CategoryScott Tepperman]] [[Jerrad Dusan Vunovich]] [[American Horror Story]] [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]] [[The Hunger Games]]:Anime conventionsCatching Firea 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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