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CALGARY – Thousands of people are expected to pack Stampede Park this weekend for the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.

Dozens of famous actors will attend the pop culture extravaganza, which kicks off on Friday, April 24th and runs until Sunday, April 27th.

Celebrity guests include Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Alfonso Ribeiro, John Ratzenberger, Paul Reiser and Danny Glover – just to name a few.

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The expo first launched in 2006, and has grown larger each year.

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It includes panel discussions, geek speed dating, a charity auction and dozens of workshops.

WATCH: Emily Expo joins Global Calgary with details on the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.