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"Star Trek" icon William Shatner speaks during the convention. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him
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. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him
The Desert Inn is shown in this undated photo. (Leonard Ignelzi/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Michael Melton, in costume as Capt. Christopher Pike, center, participates in the "Star Trek" costume parade. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him
Attendees line up for the costume parade Saturday during the "Star Trek" convention at the Rio hotel-casino. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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August 8, 2015 - 5:51 pm
 

"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. 

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