Holiday Matsuri

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For the annual convention in Ohio, see Matsuricon. For the convention in Texas, see Anime Matsuri.
Holiday Matsuri
Holiday Matsuri logo.png
StatusActive
GenreMulti-genre
FrequencyAnnual[1]
Location(s)Orlando, Florida
CountryUnited States
InauguratedDecember 2011; 10 years ago (2011-12)
Websitehttps://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]

History[]

The first Holiday Matsuri convention was held at a DoubleTree Hotel managed by Hilton Worldwide in Orlando, Florida, from December 16–18, 2011.[5] The convention also served as a charity event, donating a portion of its profits to Toys for Tots, and hosting a Toys for Tots Benefit Ball wherein attendees could receive admission by donating toys.[6]

The second convention, held from December 14–16, 2012, took place at an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in Orlando.[7] The third annual convention took place at the same location from December 13–15, 2013.[2][8] The fourth annual convention was held at the Caribe Royale in Orlando from December 12–14, 2014.[9][10] The fifth annual convention again took place at the Caribe Royale, from December 18–20, 2015.[11][12][13] The sixth annual convention was held at the Orlando World Center Marriott in December 2016.[14]

The Orlando World Center Marriott again served as the venue for Holiday Matsuri at the convention's seventh annual event, which took place from December 15–17, 2017,[15] as well as its eighth event, which took place from December 14–16, 2018,[16][17] and its ninth event, held from December 13–15, 2019.[18][19]

The 2020 Holiday Matsuri convention, which was intended as a celebration of the convention's 10th anniversary, was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[20][21] The convention celebrated its 10th anniversary on December 17–19, 2021, at the Orlando World Center Marriott.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ McCollum, Thaddeus (December 13, 2018). "Holiday Matsuri brings Christmas-themed anime cosplayers to Orlando World Center Marriott". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b 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.
  3. ^ a b "Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Calendar - Events". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. December 16, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  6. ^ "About - Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  9. ^ "Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  10. ^ Pope, Rich (December 19, 2014). "Fan brings 'Nerd Yoga' to Pokémon crowd". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  11. ^ "Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  12. ^ Cutway, Adrienne (April 2, 2015). "Fans flock to Florida for conventions through 2015". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  13. ^ Fraser, Trevor (December 18, 2015). "Holiday Matsuri". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  14. ^ "Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  15. ^ "Holiday Matsuri 2017 - December 15-17 - Orlando World Center Marriott". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  16. ^ "Holiday Matsuri 2018 - December 14-16 - Orlando World Center Marriott". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  17. ^ Plunkett, Luke (January 11, 2019). "Every Christmas, There's A Cosplay Spectacular In Florida". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  18. ^ "Holiday Matsuri 2019 - December 13-15 - Orlando World Center Marriott". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  19. ^ "Adorable, it is: Fan debuts 3D-printed 'Baby Yoda' at Orlando convention". Fox 13 News. December 19, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  20. ^ Nocedo, Leo (August 1, 2020). "Holiday Matsuri 2020 Cancellation". FloridaGeekScene.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  21. ^ "Holiday Matsuri". HolidayMatsuri.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2021.

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