Arnouville to Host Closing Show for Bam Festival,Boosting Local Economy
Arnouville will host a large-scale event on November 15th,marking the finale of the Bam festival-a party of pop culture aimed at young people across Val-d’Oise. The festival, which began October 17th, has drawn attendees from Sainville, Louvres, Roissy-en-France, Saint-witz, Survilliers, and Villiers-le-bel.
The Bam festival provides a free, full day of entertainment from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., including cosplay contests with ”Otaku Home,” a manga award ceremony presented by author and illustrator Natacha Ratto, and a Smash Bros. video game tournament final. Attendees can also enjoy signings from pop culture authors like alex W. Inker, creator of the festival poster, and workshops focused on drawing, cinema, and video games. A concert blending music and artistic sketches will conclude the event.
Organizers anticipate the festival will generate over €145,000 in revenue for local businesses. The initiative aims to benefit residents and traders alike during the current school holidays. A complete program is available at www.roissypaysdefrance.fr.
