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GalaxyCon Raleigh 2021

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Aerial view of GalaxyCon Raleigh 2019 | Image via YouTube

In a galaxy far, far — in the Raleigh Convention Center Downtown GalaxyCon Raleigh is being held Thurs., July 29-Sun., Aug. 1. The 4-day festival includes celebrities, cosplayers, gamers, and creators.

Visitors are encouraged to dress up in costume, or just come as-is. Tickets are required + on sale now there’s even virtual options, including livestream passes.

The schedule of events includes Q+As, panels, parties, and cosplay contests. There’s also several opportunities to meet celebrities and take photos with them.

Keep an eye out for Brendan Fraser (known for playing Rick O’Connell in The Mummy trilogy), Giancarlo Esposito (known for playing Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian), Tara Reid (known for playing Vicky in the American Pie films + Bunny in The Big Lebowski), and many more celebs.

If you go to GalaxyCon, make sure to tag us on social media (@RALtoday) in your posts so we can see your awesome cosplays.

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