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Visit Pittsburgh held a press conference this morning to welcome Anthrocon back for this year’s four-day furry convention. Anthrocon is packed with events in and around the David L. Lawrence Convention Center including the Fursuit Parade and block party on Saturday, July 6th. Anthrocon’s PR Director, John “K.P.” Cole, expects the convention to bring over 15,000 people to Pittsburgh this week.
Furries gather at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for a press conference before the start of Anthrocon on July 3, 2024.
WPXI’s Lori Houy interviews “Coast” during a press conference kicking off Anthrocon at David L. Lawrence Convention Center on July 3, 2024.
Anthrocon’s John “K.P.” Cole speaks during an interview at a press conference kicking off the four-day event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on July 3, 2024.
Sebastian and Aurora pose for portraits at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for a press conference before the start of Anthrocon on July 3, 2024.
Furries gather at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for a press conference before the start of Anthrocon on July 3, 2024.
Furries gather at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for a press conference before the start of Anthrocon on July 3, 2024.
Furries gather at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for a press conference before the start of Anthrocon on July 3, 2024.
Visit Pittsburgh’s Chief Sales Officer, Andrew Ortale, speaks during a press conference before the start of Anthrocon on July 3, 2024.
Visit Pittsburgh’s Chief Sales Officer, Andrew Ortale, speaks during a press conference before the start of Anthrocon on July 3, 2024.
Darla Poole Brescia of Grey Paws Sanctuary poses with the furries of Anthrocon and shelter dog, Mojo during a press conference kicking off Anthrocon at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on July 3, 2024.
Darla Poole Brescia of Grey Paws Sanctuary poses with the furries of Anthrocon and shelter dog, Mojo during a press conference kicking off Anthrocon at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on July 3, 2024.
Lori Houy of WPXI interviews the furries during a press conference kicking off Anthrocon at David L. Lawrence Convention Center on July 3, 2024.
Anthrocon’s John “K.P.” Cole directs furries during a press conference kicking off the four-day event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on July 3, 2024.