We love to dress up for Octocon – and so does Octo! – and we’re delighted that our Cosplay Parade is returning once again! (Check out our full 2025 gallery!)
Cosplay Parade
Saturday 14:30, Pegasus 1 (Clayton Hotel)
Show off your cosplay and strut your stuff on the Octocon red* carpet in the Cosplay Parade! All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate, including commissioned and homemade costumes.
Please sign up in advance at the info desk before 2pm, and let us know if you need any type of accommodations such as accessible seating- we don’t have a stage so there are no ramps or steps involved.
Please arrive at Pegasus 1 (to the right of the bar, past the Trade Hall) by 2:15pm.
[* Carpet is not actually red, sorry.]
Discussion: Cosplayers Unite
Saturday 13:00, Pegasus 2&3 (Clayton Hotel)
Come talk to each other about your cosplays, how you did them, the work you put into them, and the little extras that go a long way. Talk about the cosplays you loved and the ones that seemed like you’d never get them right. Talk about the cosplays you want to do, and what inspires you. Talk about your love of cosplay with other people that also love cosplay!
No sign-up required.
Sustainable Cosplay [talk]
Sunday 14:30, Zoom (online)
You don’t need fresh materials to create legendary costumes. Cosplayer and crafter Kat Dodd talks about sustainable cosplaying through thrifting, material upcycling, and smart crafting. Learn how to minimize your workshop waste and make your passion for fandom planet-positive.
This talk is pre-recorded, but Kat will answer questions on Discord.