[All Photos by Gustavo Escanelle]

Fan Expo New Orleans 2025

20:58 January 11, 2025
By: Gustavo Escanelle

Text by Emily Hingle

This was a banner year for FAN EXPO. Though every year that this all-encompassing fandom fest visits New Orleans is out of this world, this edition is notable for bringing together most of the cast of the iconic Back to the Future franchise. As you can imagine, there were many red vests, hoverboards, and white lab coats finding their way through the rather packed alleys of art, toys, and (obviously) comics, but that wasn't the only fandom featured.

As usual, Star Wars is prevalent, and a towering Chewbacca was popular for pictures. Lolita fashions had a moment with a workshop and several booths dedicated to the ultra-girly style. Representing local lore, New Orleans Nightmare haunted house had a room with a mini haunted house in it, and several people were terrified by the exit. Those in the know need answer trivia questions about horror films correctly in order to win some candy, and workshops on how to apply horrific makeup took place on Saturday.

FAN EXPO New Orleans is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in New Orleans that attracts thousands of people to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Event photos on Saturday, January 11, 2025. #fanexponeworleans #fanexpo2025 @whereyatnola2025

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