Photos: The scene at VidCon 2016
VidCon, the annual gathering of online video stars and their rollicking fans, kicked off at the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday.
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Internet star Gabrielle Hanna, right, from “The Gabbie Show,” poses for photos with some of her fans and a few of her 4.7 million followers at VidCon.
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At VidCon, Natalie Cimino poses in front of a giant poster for new movie “Internet Famous.”
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A look at the crowd at VidCon.
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The Vine Co. shows trailers for its content at a booth.
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Hip-hop meets Internet at VidCon, where Jay B and Camo with 99 Percent perform for an enthusiastic crowd at the Flipagram booth.
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Competitors from “American Ninja Warrior” race across the stage at VidCon.
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Fans wait to take pictures with online broadcasters Dillon and David Juarez, also known as the “Juarez Twins,” at VidCon.
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Kitty Powers, a video game drag queen, poses with a fan.
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There is a low-key security presence at VidCon.
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Casey Neistat, creator of popular YouTube videos and co-creator of the social media company Beme, is surrounded by fans.
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A security guard keeps an eye out.
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Some VidCon attendees engage in a bit of cosplay.
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A look at the VidCon scene.
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The chalkwall outside is a first stop for many attending VidCon.
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Carly Ziegler takes a selfie.
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Attendees go on a wild virtual reality roller coaster ride in the Samsung booth.
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A few attendees take a break.
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The security presence is decidedly mellow.
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The selfies and good times start as fans arrive at VidCon.
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British Internet star Noodlerella, right, poses with fans.
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