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Dreamscape and YumeConUSA have partnered together to host a cosplay gathering at the beach dubbed, Cosplay Under the Sun.

Cosplay Under the Sun is a 1-day event that will take place at the Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz. The event will take place from 12:30 pm to 6 pm on August 21st. Cosplayers and cosplay photographers are invited for a beach-themed gathering and a day of fun.

Additional information about the event and what to expect will be announced in the future.

YumeConUSA is a local volunteer-organized anime convention based in Palo Alto. Their next event will take place on October 29th at the Palo Alto Event Center. 

Dreamscape is a pop-up event that organizes events that mix cosplay gatherings with a car show. They have hosted events mostly in Newark and Fremont while also having a presence at other anime conventions. 

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