Merseyside Ghostbusters takeover Liverpool ONE

A team of Ghostbusters superfans dressed up as their favourite film characters today as part of an Easter weekend Comic Con takeover event at Liverpool ONE.

Liverpool ONE will be hosting a range of cosplay fantasy and science-fiction character appearances, parades and selfie opportunities from today, March 29, until May 5.

Cosplay groups from across the region will participate, offering fans selfie opportunities ahead of Comic Con, which will be held on May 4 and 5. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids in fancy dress to enjoy the atmosphere at Liverpool ONE.

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Liverpool Comic Con has become the biggest comic book convention in the UK outside London. It will take place across all locations of the ACC Liverpool campus, including the Exhibition and Convention Centres, Auditorium and M&S Bank Arena.

The line-up of stars attending includes Orlando Bloom, Catherine Tate, Jared Padalecki, Andy Serkis and Elijah Wood.

The confirmed cosplay schedule at Liverpool ONE includes:

• Star Wars parade by Order 66 on Saturday March 30
• Doctor Who characters with the Tardis by Project Dalek on Saturday April 6
• Comic Con classic characters by The Central Legion on Saturday April 13
• Superheroes parade by Order 66 on Saturday April 20
• The Imperial Garrison from Star Wars on Saturday April 27
• Halo inspired characters by Fireteam Ascension on Saturday May 4
• Cosplay Parade on Sunday May 5

Donna Howitt, Place Strategy Director at Liverpool ONE, said: “We are incredibly excited to be part of Comic Con Liverpool 2024 and can’t wait to kick off our schedule of