FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world. They returned to Cleveland in March for huge shows packed with celebrities, costumes, shopping, demonstrations and lots more for any fan of all the covered genres. As they promised, it was three days of Fun-filled Fan Culture at the Cleveland Fan Expo.
Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith), William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Helen Hunt (Mad About You, Twister), Jonathan Frakes and Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter) were just a few of the celebrities highlighting the return of FAN EXPO Cleveland.
Bonnie Wright at Fan Expo
Helen Hunt at Fan Expo
The Cleveland Asian Festival and Silk Road Cultural Collective were at Fan Expo Cleveland with a large booth packed with interactive culture, live demos, and plenty of chances to learn and connect. There was a steady run of performances plus multiple panels/lectures including Asian swordplay and armor, fight choreography for filmmaking, fashion showcases, and martial arts demonstrations featuring Silk Road Cultural Collective.
Color of Asia Fashion Show
Silk Road Cultural Collective
Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers
Pacific Paradise Polynesian Dancers
Great Wall Kung Fu Martial Arts Demo
The panels and exhibit tables were a lot of fun and the collectibles and cool stuff for sale were a blast. Something for everyone.But the people watching, in their cool themed outfits, was a highlight. Here are a bunch of the fun costumes at Cleveland Fan Expo. Recognize anyone?
Visit the Cleveland Fan Expo website for details about next year's event
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