The Parade of Wonders drew thousands of people from Calgary and beyond to the city's downtown on Friday morning, celebrating the official launch of the 17th annual Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.
The Parade of Wonders opened the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo on Friday, attracting enthusiasts, aficionados and fans to Canada's biggest cosplay parade.The Parade of Wonders drew thousands of people from Calgary and beyond to the city's downtown on Friday morning, celebrating the official launch of the 17th annual Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.
The convention itself draws thousands of fans annually, all there to bask in the comic-book, sci-fi, fantasy, anime and video-game culture on display at Stampede Park.Fan favourites like Todd McFarlane and Alison Sealy-Smith visit this year's Calgary Expo Parade watchers near the fan zone are getting excited to kick off the Calgary Expo. Born and raised in Calgary, McFarlane is the creator of Spawn, a horror-superhero comic book series. He's also well known for his work on"Just being in Canada is great, but coming back to the hometown … the fandom here is unbelievable," he told Heydari from the front of the parade in the official marshal car.
CBC also caught up with some fans at Olympic Plaza, where the energy was high and attendees were excited to welcome the celebrity parade guests to the city.
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