Anime, gaming and unparalleled creative expression are coming to St. Pete this weekend at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay 2023 on December 2-3 at the St. Petersburg Coliseum. The fan-convention with a winter holiday twist features four big-name voice actors, four pro cosplayers, five contests, an idol group, and an internationally known body painter, as well as a dazzling array of activities, contests, and experiences.
Activities at the sprawling festival include a TikTok film festival, fan-run panels, cosplay competitions, a makeup/SFX competition, and even a lip sync battle. In addition, gaming enthusiasts are in for a treat with free gameplay featuring popular titles like Borderlands 3, My Hero One’s Justice 2, Super Mario Bros Wonder, Mario Kart, Paladins, and Apex Legends. The excitement peaks with a thrilling Super Smash Bros tournament where participants vie for prizes like gift cards to Unlimited Video Games and free tickets to St. Pete Comic Con 2024 and Sunshine City Scare 2024. Tickets are available now.