Official ‘Star Trek’ convention hits the Rio — PHOTOS
“Star Trek” fans came together from every part of the Vegas galaxy to attend the annual Creation Entertertainment’s Official “Star Trek” Convention held at the Rio hotel and casino.
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"Star Trek" icon William Shatner speaks during the convention.
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Lisa Hansell, left, and Tim Vittetoe, far right, both of ImpaQt FX, do makeup Saturday on Dave Kim, left, and Lou Torres during the "Star Trek" convention at the Rio hotel-casino.
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Michael Melton, in costume as Capt. Christopher Pike, center, participates in the "Star Trek" costume parade.
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Attendees line up for the costume parade Saturday during the "Star Trek" convention at the Rio hotel-casino.
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William Shatner speaks during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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William Shatner speaks during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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William Shatner speaks during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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People line for a question and answer session with Dame Joan Collins during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Lisa Hansell, left, and Tim Vittetoe, far right, both of ImpaQt FX, do make up on Dave Kim, left, and Lou Torres during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees pose for photos with actor William Shatner during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees sit down for a shoe-shine during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees sit down for a shoe-shine during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees take photos of props during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees take photos of props during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees crowd near the stage to take photos of actor Robert Beltran and make-up artist Michael Westmore during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Make-up artist and Academy Award winner Michael Westmore, right, does make-up on actor Robert Beltran during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Make-up artist and Academy Award winner Michael Westmore speaks during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Apparel is seen in the vendor area during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees dressed up as "The Walking Red" pose for photos during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees dressed up as "The Walking Red" pose for photos during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Hilary Kariotis, lower right, and Jim Hickman, above right, take photos of costumed attendees during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Costume parade participants stand on stage in the Leonard Nimoy Theatre during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Joanie Brosas, dressed as an Orion slave girl, right, leads the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Joanie Brosas, dressed as an Orion slave girl, right, leads the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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People watch as attendees participate in the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Melissa Carter, left, walks with her son Jacob during the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Melissa Carter, left, walks with her son Jacob during the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Michael Melton, in costume as Captain Christopher Pike, center, participates in the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Michael Melton, in costume as Captain Christopher Pike, center, participates in the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees participate in the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Attendees line up for the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
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Joanie Brosas, dressed as an Orion slave girl, stands before walking in the costume parade during the Star Trek convention at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him @csstevensphoto
"Star Trek" fans came together from every part of the Vegas galaxy to attend the annual Creation Entertertainment's Official "Star Trek" Convention held at the Rio hotel and casino.
From booths, to auctions, to guest speaker panels, a variety of activities was offered to every Trekkie in attendance.