Masses flock to Fan Expo Boston for fans' favorite pastime: immersing themselves in pop culture and rubbing shoulders with famous stars
Boston's Fan Expo Draws Thousands, Celebrates Pop Culture
Boston's Fan Expo, a celebration of all things pop culture, took place this weekend at the Thomas Menino Convention and Exhibition Center. The event, which brings together fans of cosplay, comics, anime, sci-fi, and gaming, attracted thousands of attendees.
Among the crowd was Madi, dressed as Fiona from Shrek, and Derek, who donned a pope costume he purchased on Amazon. The creativity of costumes was on full display, with Jedi knights and video game characters like Mario and Luigi also in attendance.
For many, the Fan Expo is more than just a convention. Bee, an attendee dressed as Rogue from "X-Men," has been attending the Fan Expo every year since she started cosplaying. She expressed her love for the event, stating that the vibes are always fantastic, everyone is geeky and having a blast, and the energy is fantastic.
Matt, a Star Wars superfan, appreciated the effort put into homemade costumes. He noted that Fan Expo offered something new around every corner, attracting both hardcore superfans and casual visitors.
The Fan Expo continues through Sunday, featuring celebrity panels, photo ops, and hundreds of exhibitors. Notable appearances include Massachusetts native John Cena.
While specific details for the 2024 Boston Fan Expo at the Thomas Menino Convention and Exhibition Center are not yet available, information for the 2025 event at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center provides some context. The 2025 event, scheduled for August 8 to 10, will feature celebrity appearances, fan panels, cosplay contests, and a wide range of ticket options.
Logan Hall, an Emmy award-winning reporter, is currently covering the Fan Expo, ensuring that fans both in attendance and at home can stay up-to-date with all the latest news and highlights.
- Logan Hall, an Emmy award-winning reporter, is covering pop-culture news and highlights from the Fan Expo on social media.
- On social media, discussions about entertainment and sports at the Fan Expo are flourishing, with attendees sharing photos of their cosplay costumes and sharing experiences from celebrity panels.
- During the Fan Expo, sports-betting enthusiasts might also find interest in sports-related merchandise and meet-ups for discussions on upcoming sports events and gaming tournaments.
