CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Public Library System will host their 2024 Clearwater Library Comic Con event on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a new location, the North Greenwood Recreation Complex, 900 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

This fun, family-friendly event is free.

Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero or villain and participate in a costume contest; there will be one for kids and adults.

There will be more than 40 guests, comic artists and vendors, informational panel discussions, food trucks, and more.

Schedule of events:

• Main Stage: 10 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies
• Main Stage: 10:30 a.m. – Photo Opportunities
• Panel Room: 11 a.m. – Creators on A.I. Panel Discussion
  • Bob Dixon
  • Toni Green
  • Marcus Roberts
• Main Stage: 11:30 a.m. – Disney Villains Performance Featuring Lady Darjuxena
• Main Stage: Noon – Kid’s Costume Showcase
• Main Stage: 1 p.m. – Pokmon Trivia with Pikabellechu
• Panel Room: 1 p.m. – Lightsaber Demo with the Outer Rim Guilds
• Panel Room: 2 p.m. – Celebrating Women Writers Panel Discussion
  • A.C. Haydee
  • Maria DeVivo
  • Amanda Byrd
• Main Stage: 3 p.m. – Adult Cosplay Contest

The event is presented by the Clearwater Public Library System and the Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department.

For more information, find the event on Facebook at visit www.MyClearwaterLibrary.com/ComicCon2024.