Fans, fun and fantasy

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