Fans showcase creative costumes in Downtown Atlanta for Dragon Con 2022

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -Princesses, superheroes, and even folks dressed as Nicolas Cage are wandering the streets of Downtown Atlanta for this 12 months’s Dragon Con.

“I identical to wanting on the parade and dressing up,” mentioned Riley Thompson, who was cosplaying as Tobi from ‘Naruto.’

“I’m excited I get to take photos with everyone,” mentioned Harper Siesky, a first-time parade spectator.

Everybody has a unique agenda and fandom going into the conference, however all appear to seek out widespread floor.

“Everyone seems to be so good right here. It’s very welcoming,” mentioned Mackenzie Nelson, who’s cosplaying Princess Peach.

“Whenever you come, no matter race, sexuality, gender, faith, politics, you’ll discover a dwelling to speak about one thing you’re keen on,” mentioned Dan Carroll, the spokesperson for Dragon Con.

That is in all probability why the conference has been going and rising for nearly 40 years. In 2021, 40,000 folks got here out in costume. This 12 months, officers say greater than 60,000 followers are anticipated on the town for the conference. Some folks come to see their favourite popular culture characters.

“I need to see ‘The Descendants,’” mentioned Siesky.

“I need to see some costumes from ‘Naruto,’” mentioned Thompson.

And a few folks come out to decorate up for his or her fandoms.

“It’s simply probably the most enjoyable expertise ever and I get to do it out with a bunch of different nerds; it’s so cool,” mentioned Nelson.

The cosplayers will maintain hanging in downtown by Monday.

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