The list of Comic Cons and events canceled due to the Coronavirus is growing by the minute. After news earlier today that E3 has canceled it’s event, ACE Comic Con Northeast has joined the list as well. Many fans were excited about this event, who had Chris Evans, Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor headlining the show. Here is the official statement from ACE:

ACE

To our valued fans, friends, and partners,

ACE Comic Con is an extended family. We feel like we know each one of you personally, and as much as we make you feel welcome into our lives a few times a year, you have been gracious in return. Yesterday, a State of Emergency was called in Massachusetts, and after many hours of consultation with the BCEC, a city owned facility, it was determined that running the event at its regularly scheduled date/time is not possible due to “force majeure.” We are working with the BCEC to reschedule the event, and we will do our best to bring ACE Comic Con Northeast back to Boston Strong!

We feel for anyone and everyone affected by the COVID-19 virus. Stakeholders in events like these include the fans, hotel employees, airline workers, city and state officials, security firms, car services, caterers, union workers and hundreds of hundreds of workers that put months and months of sweat and hard work into pulling these events off, our own staff included. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy, and to those already ill, we wish a speedy recovery.

Due to the volume, we expect you will receive your full refund within 30 days.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. ACE Comic Con remains committed to its next event scheduled at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on October 16-18, 2020. As we have done in the past, the goal is to provide you the greatest event ever, run by people who are as passionate about you! At ACE, you don’t just meet your heroes, you meet your superheroes! And we want to provide you with the absolute best experience you’ve come to enjoy. Please be thoughtful and understanding when posting on social media. Kindness in these times is invaluable.

Thank you and see you in October!

Warmest Regards,

The ACE Team

Will there be more events canceled?

More than likely this will not be the last major convention canceled this year. While many fans will be disappointed, until we can get this virus under control it is a wise choice. Also, make sure to follow us at ThatHashtagShow.com for convention updates.