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🚌 SHUTTLE NOTE - GREEN LINE: Please note that GREEN SHUTTLE pickup at the WYNDHAM moved to PENN AND STANWIX today, as Commonwealth Place is closed for City 4th of July celebrations at The Point. Thank you!

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We've got additional things you can still look forward to today: 😺 NEW MAKE-UP FURSUIT MINGLE from 1-3 PM in Hall C; come find many friends! 🎤 New panels from 1:30-3:30 in DLCC 319-321 🛍️ Dealers, Artist Alley and Art Show 🎮 Gaming in the Westin hotel ...and so much more!

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It's still going to be super hot out there - Anthrocat's got his way of staying in the shade, make sure you have yours before going out! We've still got Anthrocat plushies, themed swag, clothes, accessories and MUCH more waiting for you at the Con Store outside Registration 👀

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Don't forget to check out the Charity Booth in the Dealers Room and meet some amazing farm animal friends, along with supporting with ticket purchases for things like the Charity Raffle and Charity Show! ❤️🦆🐴🐑❤️

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Here are today's hours for #Anthrocon DLCC Hours: 9 AM - 2:30 AM DLCC doors (from street level): 9 AM - 1 AM DLCC Rooftop: 9 AM - 11 PM Registration: Sold out for Saturday and weekend passes Dealers Room: 10 AM - 6PM (earlier access for upgraded memberships) Art Show: 10 AM - 6 PM

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⚠️ An important announcement regarding the cancellation of the 2026 Fursuit Parade and Block Party due to the extreme heat and severe weather situation in the Pittsburgh forecast.

Anthrocon has been closely monitoring the extreme heat and severe weather situation in Pittsburgh forecast for this weekend. Convention leadership has been in contact with emergency services personnel and other entities regarding this situation.  After careful consideration for the health, safety, and wellbeing of our fursuiters, attendees, and residents of Pittsburgh, Anthrocon has decided to cancel the 2026 Fursuit Parade and Block Party scheduled for 2pm, July 4th.  We know both Anthrocon attendees and our friends in Pittsburgh look forward to this event every year; but the health and safety of all concerned is our paramount priority.  Anthrocon attendees should look for announcements of alternative indoor activities in place of the parade this year. We apologize for the necessity of this decision and hope you’ll continue to enjoy the events throughout the holiday weekend.

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Watch out for our Charity Bucket Brigade going around - they'll go going around with farm animal friends and looking for your support raising money for J and J Animal Farms Sanctuary! ❤️💸🦆🦃🐴 📸 Aisling

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Daily reminder: stay hydrated in these high temperatures! Your body requires more water than normal; make sure you keep a water bottle at all times and take plenty of breaks! 💦

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The hoss is here! 🐴❤️ Come and meet our Charity animals and friends, now open in the Dealers Room!

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The August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites you in to experience powerful exhibitions celebrating Black art, history and storytelling, right across from the Westin Hotel! 🖤 Friday: 3–6 PM 💛 Sunday: 1–5 PM Closed on Saturday, July 4. #Anthrocon #VisitPittsburgh

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What's even spookier than the critters roaming around #Anthrocon? Answer: how quickly your wallets come alive in our Dealers Room 👀💸 Dealers Room (Hall A/B) opens at 12 PM, with dedicated lines based on membership level! Ultrasponsors and Supersponsors start 30 minutes earlier. Get there early!

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Our con store merchandise has some SCARY improvements - from Anthrocat plushies, umbrellas, blankies, various types of clothes, fans, and dance-approved bags and MUCH more, you won't want to miss grabbing these friends starting at 12 PM today! 🤩💸

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👀 Full weekend badges have SOLD OUT! Only day passes are available for each day of the convention while supplies last (purchased the day of). Registration is open - grab your passes before we run out for the day!

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Here are today's Access Hours for #Anthrocon DLCC Attendee Hours: 9 AM - 2:30 AM DLCC Access Doors (from street level): 9 AM - 1 AM DLCC Rooftop: 9 AM - 11 PM Registration (Hall D/E): 9 AM - 8 PM Dealers: 12 PM - 6 PM (starting with upgraded membership tier entry) Art Show: 2 PM - 6 PM

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Beats guaranteed to make even the spookiest of creatures get their head nodding in rhythm 🎶👻🕺🎶 Check out our Nightly Dances every evening in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom! #Anthrocon Bag policy is in effect for dances: www.anthrocon.org/nightly-danc...

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When the night approaches off, the cryptid and creatures stir 👀😈 Reminder: absolutely NO alcohol is allowed in con space, and our dances have a bag policy (our Con Store sells clear bags). Thanks for helping keep our con safe! Policy: anthrocon.org/nightly-dances… 📸 Dash

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It's time to officially enter the dark and cryptid world of #Anthrocon 2026! 😱😱😱 Join us for Opening Ceremonies in the Spirit of Pittsburgh (Main Events) Ballroom from 5-6PM (doors open at 4:30) 🖥️ Stream: anthrocon.tv

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Just like last year, a locker service is available for attendees to rent for day use or weekend rental - helpful for storing bags, goodies, or even a fursuit head. Find them on the 4th floor of the convention center! 😺🛅 #Anthrocon

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Our arcade is being set up and ready for you to enjoy in the Westin's 2nd Floor Westmoreland room! 🎮🕹️

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Friendly reminder that stickers go on: ✅ designated sticker walls around convention space ✅ furry signs or swag, with consent ✅ water bottles and other personal items ❌ our venue's walls or funishings ❌ city property ❌ on people or fursuiters Thanks for being considerate! 📸 Nightdragon

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FURSUITERS! We've got 5 headless zones for #Anthrocon 2026: 1️⃣ DLCC Room 302-305 2️⃣ DLCC Hall A (Dealers) 3️⃣ DLCC East Lobby, street level (starting Friday morning) 4️⃣ Westin 3rd Floor 5️⃣ Courtyard Marriott Lobby (Saturday afternoon only) Tips: www.anthrocon.org/guides/fursu... 📸 Tobee

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Need assistance during the con? You can visit our Convention Operations in the convention center Room 309 for info, lost and found, volunteering and more! If you need safety services, look for our friends in red Safety vests, or visit Safety/Medical in room 308! 📸 Doktor

Anthrocon Safety team members observing the crowd at Anthrocon

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Have you checked out what's happening today and the rest of the #Anthrocon weekend? Our schedule can be found online! 📅 anthrocon.org/schedule 📸 Kaze

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Here are today's Access Hours for #Anthrocon DLCC Attendee Hours: 12 PM - 2:30 AM DLCC Access Doors (from street level): 12 PM - 1 AM DLCC Rooftop: 12 PM - 11 PM Registration (Hall D/E): 12 PM - 8 PM (PRE-REGISTRATION PICKUP ONLY) Dealers: closed today, open Friday

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Our complimentary hotel transportation service provided by Lenzner Travel, PTG, and Gray Hare Express begins at 8 AM on all routes each convention day! 🚌🛺😺 Routes, stop information, and at-con live tracking on our website! www.anthrocon.org/shuttle-buses/ P.S. Bus Mom™ might be back...👀 📸 Tobee

A shuttle stop sign under the convention center at Anthrocon

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Even the most stalwart critters need to keep their health up and keep the con crud away! Everyone should follow the 6-2-1 rule minimums every day: 😴 6 hours of sleep 🍲 2 hot meals 🧼 1 shower, including fresh clothes + deodorant Your body and everyone around will thank you!

A brown bull wearing a white dress shirt and blue Argyle Sweater saying remember the 621 rule! Everyday a minimum of 6 hours of sleep and energy drinks don't count, two hot meals of actual food, and one shower with fresh clothes and deodorant!

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Helpful convention resources 📌 ℹ️ Main info/links: anthrocon.org ☎️ Hotline: 412-723-8779 (412-PAFURRY) 📅 Schedule and maps: anthrocon.org/schedule 🚌 Transportation: anthrocon.org/shuttle-buses/ 🛍️ Dealers Info: anthrocon.org/dealers/ 📸 Luau #AC2026 #Anthrocon

A photo of the crowd at the Anthrocon Fursuit Parade

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With current temperatures in Pittsburgh this week, our medical team wants to remind you: 🥤 Keep a water bottle with you at all times 🚰 Drink at least a quart of water every hour to rehydrate You wouldn't want to end up on the next episode of The Pitt, would you? 🚑

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ℹ️🚗 Driving into #Anthrocon? Remember our road closures: ⛔️ 10th St closed underneath the convention center (Ft. Duquesne Blvd to Penn Ave) for the entire con weekend (Thurs-Sun) ⛔️ Penn Ave closed Saturday July 4 for Block Party from 9th St to 11th St 📸 Kavaeric

A red, white and beige canine fursuiter leaning against a gray vehicle

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