Interested in competing? Explore the new Juried Craftsmanship Contest at TooManyGames.

WHAT IS THE COSPLAY PARADE?

The Parade would allow attendees to have a moment in the spotlight on stage in front of an audience without the pressure of the contest. This is a walk on event for our community.

The Cosplay Parade is for the cosplayer who:
• does not want the pressure of a competition,
• has not made at least 50% of their costume,
• has already won an award for the costume but would like to show it off,
• is a guest of TooManyGames and not able to enter the competition,
• all of the above.

HOW DOES SOMEONE SIGN UP?

Attendees will need to register in person at Cosplay HQ. Similar to 2025, after registering, the attendee will be given a badge for line-up purposes the day of the event. Losing the badge or failing to show up on time for line-up will result in disqualification from the parade.  

WHEN ARE SIGN UPS OPEN?

Attendees may register for the parade at Cosplay HQ any time that HQ is open.
Sign ups will close one hour prior to the Cosplay Contest on Sunday.

WHEN DOES THE PARADE HAPPEN?

The Parade will happen during the judges final deliberations of the Cosplay Contest on Sunday.

COSPLAY PARADE RULES

• All participants must be registered TooManyGames attendees. You may be asked to present your badge. Must have a “Parade” badge to participate in the parade.
• Any costume is permitted as long as it is not already entered into the craftsmanship contest, including but not limited to purchased costumes, commissioned costumes, or costumes that have won awards at other events or past TooManyGames events.
• No nudity. Body paint does not constitute clothing.
• No profanity or obscene gestures on stage. Anyone who violates this rule risks expulsion from the convention.
• No political or religious statements.
• No overt sexual content during the contest. Please keep in mind this is a family-friendly event; know where the line is. Being sexy is fine, but be mindful.
• No projectiles of any kind are permitted.
• Running, jumping, or acrobatics on stage are not allowed. If you disregard this rule, you risk expulsion from the convention.
• You must be able to safely walk up and down the ramps with your props. Our staff may assist in placement on stage, or a handler may walk with you.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This is a walk-on, walk-off event. There is no performance aspect.