Furry fandom gathering Megaplex is here in Orlando for a weekend of hair-raising fun. This particular FurCon has been going strong since 2002, gathering more and more fans of anthropomorphic animals — both in popular culture and original creations — which in a state like Florida is no mean feat. (See: the con bumping up age limits to 18-plus in the wake of the just relitigated anti-drag law championed by DeSantis et. al.)
Expect dance parties and competitions, vendors, games, a parade, live entertainment, photo ops, meet-ups for various species and the requisite “much more.”
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 21-23, Hyatt Regency, 9801 International Drive, megaplexcon.org, $50-$1,000.
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