Pacific Northwest Ghostbusters

The Pacific Northwest Ghostbusters (PNW Ghostbusters) are a volunteer, fan-based cosplay group focused on community service, and the Cascadia Paranormal Coalition (CPC) is an alliance of regional Ghostbuster franchises designed to coordinate events, increase "suited and booted" turnouts, and collaborate on charitable efforts.

Pacific Northwest Ghostbusters

What They Do: They are a premier "ghost-busting" cosplay group that participates in local community events, comic conventions, parades, and fundraisers while wearing high-quality costumes and props.

Mission: Their mission is to "serve, protect, and educate civil society on the cryptic and paranormal sciences" while supporting community causes.

Charity Focus: They often raise money for charitable partners, including the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Appearance/Scope: They attend events throughout the Pacific Northwest, including major comic cons like Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Norwescon and multiple parades such as Sea fair and Waterland parade.

Regional Activity: Their membership spans areas including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Shelton, Yakima, and Spokane.

Cascadia Paranormal Coalition (CPC)

What is it: The CPC is an "organizational umbrella" or coalition formed to unite various regional franchises in the Pacific Northwest.

Members: The coalition includes the Pacific Northwest Ghostbusters, ECTO-360, Ghostbusters NW, Confluence Valley Ghostbusters, and King County Ghostbusters, among others.

Goal: The alliance is voluntary and aims to boost turnout for events (like volunteering at hospitals or charity walks) by organizing their members across a larger geographic area.

Localized groups often operate closely together in the region under the umbrella of community engagement, fun, and philanthropic support.