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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

The science fiction, fantasy convention included LGBT-specific content

Published

8 years ago

April 3, 2018

Members of Geeks Out display their wares at ‘Pride Alley,’ a specifically LGBT-focused vendor area of the convention floor. Awesome Con included three days of LGBT content in programming. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The annual science fiction and fantasy fandom convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: Revelers at last year’s Awesome Con in Washington. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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