Las Cruces Comic Con offers military discounts. The discount is available to active duty, retired, and disabled veterans. All you have to do is go through Verify Pass and verify your status. You will receive a code to enter on our site to receive your discount.
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The New Mexico Mermaids, aka The Pod Squad, will be hosting mermaid transformations as a photo option. They will host a panel where they perform a variety of songs and dances and read 1-2 short stories. They will be offering photo ops with the mermaids for $5 and a mermaid transformation is included but not an obligation!
The Brethren of the Sunken Skull will be searching for bountiful treasures to plunder. They also have a Mermaid Hunter in their ranks, so there may be some conflict with the Pod Squad! The Brethren will be entertaining all weekend with their pirate revelry. They will be hosting a panel where they answer all questions about pirates.
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The Vhe’rang Clan Mandalorian Mercs will be patrolling the venue looking for bounties. Visit their area to take pics of all their cool gear. They are always recruiting, so if you ever wanted to have your own Mandalorian armor just like Din Djarin, ask them how.
Ilawan is a New Mexico based cosplay group dedicated to helping US Veterans and Service Members with mental health problems. If you see them around the con in one of their amazing cosplays, stop and take a pic with them. Make sure to ask them how to support their mission too.
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There will be a pop culture car show on Saturday! All the pop culture related cars will be on display in front of the convention center along University Avenue. Attendees can vote for their favorite car(s) inside.
The El Paso, Texas Pokemon Go Group will be hosting a Pokemon Scavenger Hunt. You can participate in the Starter Hunt to win prizes or take on the Elite Hunt for Premium Rewards!
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There is an Art Contest for middle/high school students. Winners will receive free tickets to Las Cruces Comic Con. The winning artwork will be on display during the event.
Think you know a lot of pop culture knowledge? Gather a team of up to four people and earn your Nerd Cred. It is free to enter, and the winners receive a trophy and medals… as well as bragging rights for a year!
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The Las Cruces Comic Con Costume Contest is always a fun time. If you want to participate in the contest make sure to fill out the online entry form. There are trophies and cash prizes.
The fun doesn’t end when the event closes. Rad Retrocade is hosting the Las Cruces Comic Con after hours party! Just show your wristband at Rad and you will receive $5 of tokens to play on their amazing games.
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