Clothing and Cosplay Policy

  • In general, no one will be permitted to be topless, bottomless or barefoot in convention spaces.
  • Garments must cover all genitalia and nipples, and none should be visible through the costume.
  • If a costume calls for a thong, g-string, pasties or the like, a bodysuit or leotard must be worn beneath it. Body paint, liquid latex, makeup, and/or pasties are not acceptable as coverage on their own.
  • If a costume is significantly tight, items such as nipple shields and/or dance belts may be required to ensure proper coverage.
  • Any apparel that depicts any sexual or violent content that is not suitable for all ages is not permitted.
  • Any apparel with inflammatory or derogatory language is not permitted.
  • Any apparel with hate speech or hate symbols is not permitted.
  • Cosplays cannot replicate or impersonate official law enforcement, emergency services or military personnel uniforms, nor shall anyone be allowed to impersonate those individuals.
  • Skates, rollerblades, wheeled shoes or other types of similar footwear are not allowed in convention space.
  • Carts or wheeled props are not allowed in convention spaces. The only exceptions are for wheelchairs and other ADA compliant mobility devices, as well as strollers used to transport small children.

Sign Policy

  • Signs are allowed only if they are a canonical feature of the character being portrayed by the cosplayer. Characters that break the fourth wall (e.g., Deadpool, Ambush Bug, She-Hulk), are allowed to have signs resembling speech bubbles or similar elements, if those elements are in-character.
  • Signs should not have inflammatory or derogatory language.
  • Signs should not have any hate speech or hate symbols.
  • Signs should not contain any explicit content that is not suitable for all ages.
  • Signs should not solicit or advertise. This includes phrases like “Free Hugs”.
  • Signs should not be too heavy, should not inhibit movement, and should not be too tall or wide to easily fit through a door or on escalators.