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By ARABELLA SERATA
Special to the PARADE
Lighthouse Matsuri is a weekend filled with anime-themed excitement for convention attendees in the Rio Grande Valley. The gathering will transpire at the Port Isabel Events and Cultural Center on Jan. 25 & 26, with a special preview on Jan. 24 at the Holiday Inn Resort on South Padre Island for early visitors.
Participants can collect their badges early from 3-8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Resort on Jan. 24. The weekend commences with a Pajama party from 6-10 a.m. The Yokai Island Market and Maid Cafe will be accessible from 4-10 p.m. Additionally, a Quantic Beach Music Fest is scheduled from 4-10 p.m., alongside all-night gaming from 8 p.m.-4 a.m.
At the event’s primary highlight in PI on Jan. 25 & 26, attendees can look forward to appearances from voice actors of renowned anime and video games, as well as artists, vendors, and various live performances. On Saturday, registration, photographs, and autographs will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The artist and vendor market, panels, performances, and Lo-Fi lounge will operate from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. On Sunday, registration for the day’s activities will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with pictures and autographs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The artist and vendor market, panels, performances, and Lo-Fi lounge will be available from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Johnny Zamora, the event coordinator, mentioned that Lighthouse Matsuri will also provide social media branding, networking, and workshops.
“This is not merely a fan convention. This event caters to those seeking an unforgettable weekend,” remarked Zamora.
Tickets can be acquired from the official website, lighthousematsuri.com. Children aged ten and under can enter for free. Students between ages 11-17 can obtain a weekend pass for $11.49. Standard weekend passes are priced at $48.24. Passes for either Saturday or Sunday will cost $27.24. A Constellation, or family bundle, is priced at $105.99, which includes two weekend passes and four children’s passes. The Supernova VIP bundle comprises a private mixer on Friday night with headliner guests and early, priority access to the event, panels, and queues, along with a VIP badge branded lanyard and a goodie tote filled with themed items. This includes a shirt, beanie, a nobori flag, peeker, and a 10% discount on exclusive merchandise, including one meal from a food tent.
The Holiday Inn Resort is located at 100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For further information and reservations, contact (956) 426-9066. The Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center is situated at 309 E Railroad Avenue, Port Isabel.
For additional information on Lighthouse Matsuri and updates leading up to the event, please follow the official Lighthouse Matsuri Instagram and Facebook profiles or visit their website: lighthousematsuri.com.
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