Livingston Parish Library Comic Con

9.5th Annual Comic Con

Celebrate your favorite fandoms at Comic Con!

Get ready for Livingston Parish's biggest celebration of comic books, movies, television, video games, and pop culture!

The Livingston Parish Library invites you to the 9.5th Annual LPL Comic Con on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

This is one of YOUR Library's most popular events, giving visitors from Livingston Parish and beyond a chance to "totally geek out" at a family-friendly event that is open to all.

What is Comic Con?

Inspired by the annual mega-event that takes place in San Diego, the LPL Comic Con is a celebration of all things comic book, movie, television, and pop culture! Want to cosplay as your favorite character? Why not? Want to “totally geek out” over the latest issue of your favorite comic? Feel free. No matter your fandom, Comic Con is the place to celebrate it.

Key Information

Where: Denham Springs-Walker Branch (8101 US Hwy. 190, Denham Springs, LA 70726)

When: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Save the Date

How to Participate

Calling all local vendors and community organizations!

Are you interested in participating in the 9.5th Annual Livingston Parish Library Comic Con?

Applications to participate in the annual celebration at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch will open on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

There is no cost to participate in Comic Con.

Click here to submit your application!

Submit Your Application

How to Participate

No pre-registration is required—just sign up in person on the day of the contest. The sign up period will be announced prior to the event.

Applicants aged 17 and under must register with guardian consent.

Costumes must follow event guidelines, including appropriate content and safety restrictions.

Contestants will provide their name, character, and series at sign-up.

Costume Rules

To ensure a fun and safe experience for all participants, please follow these guidelines:

Family-Friendly Costumes Only – Costumes must be appropriate for all ages. Library staff will determine suitability. If you’re unsure about your costume, email krobertson@mylpl.info before the event.
Recognizable Characters Only – Original characters (OCs) are not permitted. Costumes must represent characters from an established fandom.
No Nudity or Illusions of Nudity – Costumes must provide full coverage. Any design that creates the illusion of nudity is not allowed.
No Profanity – This includes offensive language or imagery on clothing.
No Obscene or Offensive Costumes – Costumes that contain inappropriate, suggestive, or offensive elements are not allowed.
No Scary or Intimidating Costumes – Outfits that could be considered overly frightening or disturbing to attendees are prohibited.
Prop Weapon Guidelines –
- Only lightweight materials (foam, cardboard, or thin wood) are allowed.
- Props must not look realistic enough to be mistaken for actual weapons.
- Prohibited: Live steel, heavy materials, functioning weapons, or props that were once functional weapons.
Footwear is Required – For safety reasons, all participants must wear shoes.
- If your character is typically barefoot, consider flesh-toned or clear shoes to maintain accuracy.
- Socks and bare feet are not allowed.

Failure to follow these rules may result in disqualification. Thank you for helping us keep the contest safe and enjoyable for everyone!

Judging and Procedures

Overall Guidelines

Participants in this contest do not have to meet a certain percentage of craftsmanship to enter. However, crafted costumes, props, and etc., are highly encouraged.

Judging Criteria

Creativity
Accuracy
Construction
Effort
Embodiment of Character
Overall Effect

Divisions/Awards

Each division will have a winner and an honorary mention.

Children (0-5)
Youth (6-12)
Teen (13-18)
Adult (19+)

Meet the Judges

To Be Announced...

The Dinosaur Experience

Dino Experience for Comic Con

Get ready to unleash your inner explorer and venture into a world where the past comes to life!

Join us for an immersive journey featuring the friendly, colossal creatures from The Dinosaur Experience. Blending education with entertainment into one package, this exciting event is perfect for fans of all things Jurassic.

We hope you'll step into a world millions of years in the making as we bring dinosaurs to life in an unforgettable, family-friendly performance. This interactive show will include an opportunity for all attendees to meet different “dinosaurs” up close.

The Petite Princess Company

Petite Princess Company Comic Con

Follow the yellow brick road to your Library for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Glinda and Elphaba.

The Petite Princess Company, which provides family-friendly party entertainment across south Louisiana, will bring the beloved characters to Comic Con to interact with visitors. They will do a storytime and then pose for photos.

Vendors

The Livingston Parish Library does not cover product or service liability for any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.

The library is not a stakeholder or beneficiary of the proceeds of third-party vendors. The library shall be held harmless from all claims for any damaged or inferior products, incomplete services, erroneous transactions, or any other claims arising from any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.

Any claims from the aforementioned acts of sale shall be taken to the vendor for resolution by the transacting patron. The library shall not act as an emissary in any claims that may arise.

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