Louisiana Comic Con Canceling Due To Impending Tropical Storm Ida
For Immediate Release
Louisiana Comic Con is an annual celebration of popular culture set at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, LA scheduled for this coming weekend on August 28-29. The owners of AVC Conventions, the company behind the convention, have decided to cancel the event due to the impending hurricane and with concerns for the safety of everyone involved with the event.
Louisiana Gov. Jon Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Thursday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ida, forecast to gain strength as it approaches Louisiana. Additionally, a hurricane watch is currently in effect for Lafayette.