NewsSNN NewsAugust 2, 2026Manatee
METROCON hosts 23rd annual anime and gaming convention in Tampa
METROCON held its 23rd annual event at the Tampa Convention Center this past weekend, drawing thousands of attendees interested in anime, cartoons, and video games.
Read the full story at SNN NewsWhy It Matters
The event serves as a recurring cultural gathering for fans of animation and gaming in the Tampa area.
Key Facts
- METROCON held its 23rd annual event in Tampa.
- The event took place at the Tampa Convention Center.
- The convention focuses on anime, cartoons, and video games.
- Thousands of fans attended the event.
Who's Mentioned
personHeidi Craddock“Director of exhibits for METROCON.”personHenry Duffy“Convention attendee.”locationTampa Convention Center“The venue for the event.”personEvangelo Valsamis“Convention attendee.”personPenelope Valsamis“Convention attendee.”organizationMETROCON“The anime and gaming convention held in Tampa.”locationTampa“The city where the convention took place.”