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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=}}
==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).
==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"/>.
==External links==
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