For the annual convention in Ohio, see Matsuricon. For the convention in Texas, see Anime Matsuri.
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Holiday Matsuri
Status
Active
Genre
Multi-genre
Frequency
Annual[1]
Location(s)
Orlando, Florida
Country
United States
Inaugurated
December 2011; 12 years ago (2011-12)
Website
https://www.holidaymatsuri.com/
Holiday Matsuri, or HolMat, is an American multigenre convention that caters primarily to the anime, video gaming, science fiction, and cosplay communities.[2] The convention, which bills itself as a "festively themed" seasonal event,[3] has been held annually in Orlando, Florida, since December 2011. Holiday-themed events that have taken place at the convention include a Holiday Runway Contest, a Holiday Rave, and a Winter Cosplay Crown Contest.[4]
^McCollum, Thaddeus (December 13, 2018). "Holiday Matsuri brings Christmas-themed anime cosplayers to Orlando World Center Marriott". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
^Cutway, Adrienne (May 20, 2013). "From Star Wars to comics to gamers, Florida has events to satisfy your inner nerd". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
^"Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
^Emily, Mandy (December 14, 2019). "5 Comic Book and 5 Anime Conventions You Have to Attend in 2020 (That Aren't San Diego or New York Comic Con)". CBR.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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