Superman Celebration

Superman Celebration

JuneSince 1978 the town of Metropolis, Ill., celebrates the popular D.C. Comics hero Superman with an annual event. According to his comic book adventures, Superman lives in the city of "Metropolis," which is usually taken to be New York. But Metropolis, Illinois, argues otherwise and celebrates the character as a hometown boy. A 15-foot bronze statue of the character stands in the town's Superman Square.
The four-day Superman Celebration features appearances by artists and writers who create the Superman comic books and actors from various television series, including the 1950s Superman series and the more recent "Smallville" series, which chronicles the adventures of Superman as a boy. An outdoor film festival includes documentaries about the superhero and screenings of his movies and television programs. In addition, a comics art gallery, a Jeopardy-style quiz game featuring Superman trivia questions, a Superdog contest, a superhero parade, and live music round out the festivities. The town's Super Museum, housing the world's largest collection of Superman-related items, hosts a memorabilia auction and dinner.
CONTACTS:
Superman Celebration
800-949-5740
www.supermancelebration.net
Super Museum
517 Market St.
Metropolis, IL 62960
618-524-5518
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