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Another large annual anime convention.
Matsuricon is a three-day anime convention held during August/September in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus and Greater Columbus Convention Center. The convention is family friendly.
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Attached to Hyatt Regency. Parking for Convention Center is adjacent to Hyatt. Food court and shopping. More shopping and restaurants across High Street. Most amenities for convention visitors are to the North on High Street. North atrium holds a 14 foot "sculpture" that projects visitors' faces, called "The Giant Head.".
One of the largest anime conventions in Ohio.
Greek Orthodox services.
The Central Ohio Fire Museum is in an old restored engine house built in 1908 (N°16 Engine House). They display a collection of hand-drawn, horse-drawn, steam pump, and motorized fire pumps, ladders, and hooks. It proposes also a fire safety education for any age.
The Ice Hockey team of Columbus. A civil war era cannon is fired if the Blue Jackets win.