Day: July 6, 2014

Anthrocon which is open

July 25 to 27 2014 Megaplex Orlando, FL

July 31 – August 4 2014 Campfire Tails 2014 Deschutes National Forest near La Pine, Oregon

City of Pittsburgh – Office of the Mayor

A Proclamation

ANTHROCON DAY
July 5, 2014

WHEREAS, Anthrocon is the world’s largest gathering of people who are fascinated by anthropomorphics, which are humanlike animal characters; and

WHEREAS, Anthrocon began in 1997 and has been held in Pittsburgh since 2006; and

WHEREAS, each year the number of participants grows, over 5,500 came for the 2013 conference, including individuals who like to dress in animal costumes, as well as artists, animators, puppeteers, and fans; and

WHEREAS, attendees will be raising money for the National Aviary as well as enjoying workshops and seminars in acting, costume building, animation and art and design; and

WHEREAS, Anthrocon’s organizers and attendees are remarkably loyal to our city and each year Pittsburghers look forward to their arrival.

NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that I, WIlliam Peduto, Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, do hereby declare July 5, 2014 as “Anthrocon Day” here in our most livable city of Pittsburgh.

Take that furbasher!!!