Cosplayers showcase their fandom at The Flying Walrus
The Flying Walrus in McAllen hosts a cosplay event with live DJ sets by various artists Aug. 30. Mission residents Miranda Neagel (from left) cosplayed Foxy, Christian Cota cosplayed Bunnie and Sergio Eduardo Costa cosplayed Chicka from video game Five Nights at Freddy’s. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER
The bartender, known by patrons as “Vampire,” mixes a cocktail at The Flying Walrus during a cosplay event Aug. 30. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER
Attendees of the cosplay event dance the night away to electric beats by various music artists Aug. 30 at The Flying Walrus in McAllen. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER
DJ Soulify plays a live set Aug. 30 at The Flying Walrus in McAllen. The crowd danced to electric beats and hung out in the back patio. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER
McAllen resident Krystal Jimenez cosplays as Harley Quinn Aug. 30 at The Flying Walrus, located at 204 S. 17th St. in McAllen. “You’re the main character!” Quinn said. “Play dress-up, step out of your comfort zone, visit new places and try new things!” Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER
Brownsville resident Eddie Medina cosplays Eddie the Head, the mascot of the English heavy-metal band Iron Maiden, Aug. 30 at The Flying Walrus in McAllen. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER
Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Escamilla serves as the Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Rider. He is majoring in Studio Art with a focus in Photography and minoring in Marketing. He aspires to continue his academic journey and receive his MFA.
The bartender, known by patrons as “Vampire,” mixes a cocktail at The Flying Walrus during a cosplay event Aug. 30. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER
