Costume

General Guidelines

1. Appropriate Coverage (PG-13 Standard)

   • • Costumes must provide full, opaque coverage of private parts. Nudity is not allowed. Bodysuits aiming to simulate nude skin are not permitted.

     • Very revealing attire (in the judgment of event staff) may be asked to be covered up, modified, or declined at entry.

     • Shoes or suitable foot coverings are required at all times when in public areas of the convention.

2. Badges Visible

   • • Your attendee badge must be visible even if it must be integrated into or attached over/through your costume. This helps staff, security, and other attendees identify you.

3. No Offensive Content

   • • Costumes should not include profanity, hate symbols, derogatory imagery, or content that is racist, misogynistic, or otherwise discriminatory.

     • Avoid imagery or themes that could be deeply offensive, triggering, or express extremist or violent ideologies.

4. Props & Weapons

   • • All props or cosplay weapons (even replicas) must be in compliance with our Props Policy and local laws.

     • Real weapons, functional replicas, firearms, or other dangerous items are not allowed.

     • Props that could be construed as weapons must be peace-bonded (or tagged/inspected) by security staff at designated prop check stations.

     • Props must be safe in materials, size, sharpness, and should not impede movement or pose hazards in crowds or through doorways.

5. Large, Bulky, or Vision-Obstructing Costumes

   • • If your costume has large wings, extended pieces, tall or wide components, or obstructs your vision, you may be required to have a “handler” to assist you in navigating hallways, stairs, or crowded areas.

     • These parts should not block egress, emergency signage or exits, or impede traffic flow.

6. Safety / Special Effects

   • • No live pyrotechnics, open flames, smoke machines, or anything that expels liquid, gases, or other materials in public areas unless approved by venue and con staff.

     • Costumes should not include materials that are overly flammable or that shed dangerous particles/objects.

     • Props that could cause physical injury (sharp edges, heavy items) should be either modified or used cautiously.

7. Behavior & Respect

   • • Cosplay is fun, but does not equal “cosplay consent.” Do not touch, photograph, or interact with cosplayers in ways they have not explicitly agreed to.

     • Respect personal space, ask before taking photos, and be courteous.

8. Right of Refusal / Enforcement

   • • We reserve the right to refuse entry or ask someone to adjust/change costume or props if they violate these rules or are deemed unsafe or inappropriate.

     • Staff decisions are final. Repeated violations may result in removal from the event without refund.