Anthrocon to return to Pittsburgh in Summer 2022 with block party

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Fur real! Members of Agents of Mirth cosplayers will attend the 2018 MegaPlex furry convention in Orlando on Aug. 3-5. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY FILE Members of Agents of Mirth cosplayers at the Family Fun Fest hosted by Space Coast Early Intervention Center held at Space Coast Field of Dreams in West Melbourne. Agents Of Mirth Furry Cosplay Photo credit © TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

PITTSBURGH (Newsradio KDKA) - The furry convention known as Anthrocon is set to return to Pittsburgh this summer, with an enhanced and expanded fur-suit parade and block party.

Penn Ave. will be closed from 12 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, in honor of the celebration.

There's no admission required to attend the event, but if you wish to enter the convention space (inside the convention center or Westin hotel), you’ll need to have your valid convention registration.

Click here for more information on the parade and fest.

Larry and Kevin from the KDKA Radio Morning Show will have more information on the event Monday, when they speak to the director of Anthrocon at 7:35 a.m.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Fur real! Members of Agents of Mirth cosplayers will attend the 2018 MegaPlex furry convention in Orlando on Aug. 3-5. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY FILE Members of Agents of Mirth cosplayers at the Family Fun Fest hosted by Space Coast Early Intervention Center held at Space Coast Field of Dreams in West Melbourne. Agents Of Mirth Furry Cosplay