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Amid a sea of Vulcan ears and Mandalorian armor at the Best Western Conference Center, Mayor Joey Morrison took to the stage at the fourth annual First Contact Con to officially proclaim April 5 as “First Contact Day.”
Cosplay creativity.
Devin Hein, left, and Erin Atwood, right, pose for a photo in their handmade costumes at First Contact Con at Best Western Conference Center o…
The convention featured art workshops and panels with professionals in the sci-fi field.
Erin Atwood, member of 501st Legion cosplay group, poses for a photo in her handmade costume at First Contact Con at Best Western Conference C…
The First Day Con had booths with a variety of merch for fans.
Devin Hein, a member of Mandalorian Mercs cosplay group, poses for a photo at First Contact Con at Best Western Conference Center on Sunday.


