Ok so it turns out that my birthday, April 20th, falls on the Cherry Blossom Festival Cosplay Parade. So I decided that I'd have my birthday at the Festival, get away from my town, go on a mini road trip, so I thought that I'd turn it into a gathering since some of you will be there anyway. :P I'm not sure on the details fully yet, but suggestions, times, and what not would be appreciated.
;Dill see you there
I'll be there with Ohsu.
^ is in the Cosplay Parade and Contest.
The plan on that day is this:
Cosplayers IN CONTEST, meet @ City Hall at 10 AM for judging.
Cosplayers NOT IN CONTEST, but FOR PARADE, meet @ City Hall at 12:00 PM.
So, typically, you can do this:
Date: April 20th, 2008
Meeting Place: In front of San Francisco City Hall; I guess where all the cosplayers are.
Time: 10 AM for people who wanna be there for the cosplay judging; 12 PM for those who want to get there before the parade starts.
Possible schedule can be:
- 10AM/12PM meet up in front of SF City Hall
- Parade starts @ 12:30 PM, people who walk in parade walk; people not in parade drive to Japantown SF.
- After parade ends, meet at some point (It can be discussed later. Japantown gets really crowded later, so it'll be hard to find people)
- Hang around Japantown; Kinokuniya, etc.
- Find a restaurant to eat for a lunch/dinner (Might be hard too, because of the many people)
- Anything else?
I'm just stating what we did in the previous years. Hopefully this will help you decide on what you'd want to do. ^^
That sounds fun. :P Oh and I take it one needs to register t be in the contest and parade?
Quote from: Darth_Diclonius on February 12, 2008, 10:11:20 AM
That sounds fun. :P Oh and I take it one needs to register t be in the contest and parade?
Well, to participate in the parade, it's FREE and requires no registration
And to participate in the Contest, you need to pre-register by April 2nd at Japan Video in SF Japantown.
(Also FREE)
Really, registering is a free way to get a goodie bag. lol. Last year they gave out a plush and some posters.
Hmmm... ok I'll do it next time I'm down in Japan Town. ^_^
So after the parade (which ends when roughly?) we could go somewhere to eat. Any suggestions for a place to eat?
Any other suggestions would be great.
Quote from: Chloe on February 12, 2008, 10:15:03 AM
Quote from: Darth_Diclonius on February 12, 2008, 10:11:20 AM
That sounds fun. :P Oh and I take it one needs to register t be in the contest and parade?
Well, to participate in the parade, it's FREE and requires no registration
And to participate in the Contest, you need to pre-register by April 2nd at Japan Video in SF Japantown.
(Also FREE)
Really, registering is a free way to get a goodie bag. lol. Last year they gave out a plush and some posters.
I always thought if you wanted to be a parade participant (meaning a cosplayer not in the contest, but just wanted to walk the parade), you did have to register with Japan Video & Media for that.
Then again, if you don't want the free stuff you get with that, I don't see a problem with just participating.
Remember, the limit for participating in the costume contest is 100 entries, with a small amount on the waiting list in case some do not make it.
If there are two floats like last year, the 1st place through 4th place winners will earn the right to ride the floats.
i r going!
if i have the time off from work, then count me in.
I just might make this gathering.
Quote from: otakuapprentice on February 28, 2008, 07:59:44 PM
if i have the time off from work, then count me in.
go with me!
Quote from: short_storiesgl on February 28, 2008, 11:31:52 PM
Quote from: otakuapprentice on February 28, 2008, 07:59:44 PM
if i have the time off from work, then count me in.
go with me!
if i have the time off, i can.
I'll know for sure as it time closer to the festival.
i just registered today Yay for me =D
ooh, i might make it this time. see, it was my bday last CBF and most of the day was spent with family. so this year...just maybe
April 20 is close to my b-day as well.
Put me down as a maybe for this gathering.
I just registered yesterday. They are up to 47 entries now for the contest.
They also have a box on the form if you just want to walk in the parade, but not enter the contest.
My question is what is the best place to park and then get from one place to the other before/after the parade?
It sounds like the better option is to be parked at Japantown? But then what's the best way to get to City Hall?
Any other tips and suggestions from those who've done it before would be appreciated. Thank you!
Quote from: kimu on March 02, 2008, 09:01:37 AM
My question is what is the best place to park and then get from one place to the other before/after the parade?
It sounds like the better option is to be parked at Japantown? But then what's the best way to get to City Hall?
Bart
Well I'm going to be down there for the festival but no in the parade this year, well I might... but anyway I'd like to join up with you guys for a multi b-day gathering it sounds like fun.
Me TOO!
So you better liek invlite me or fanime will be hell!
re: Bart
Okay! So anyone else entering the contest planning to meet up to travel over together by way of Bart?
I have to wonder what the other passengers are like seeing cosplayers?
me ill take bart with you.
yeah!
That will make it more fun, to travel with fellow cosplayers.
And aid each other if anyone needs help with costumes.
@Kimu:I'll be taking BART as well to go there. Me and short_stories will be coming from Hayward/Castro Valley. Where are you coming from?
I'll be driving in from Monterey.
So I'll park at the Japantown garage, and go from there following the very helpful suggestions I've read here and on the cosplay forum.
:)
ooO, I would like to attend =]!!
The festival sounds awesome, and being with awesome people would make it...MOAR AWESOME
plus, birthdays are always an excuse to make fatty baked goods (muahahahaha...my eeeevil plan to fill everyone with fatty goodness...*_*)
so yes! i would like to say i'm probably attending (only because, well, life happens.)
Yay cosplay
I'll probably catch up to some of you at City Hall or Jtown. I usually park at Jtown and walk over to City Hall early Sunday morning. I didn't realize the Farmer's market is on Sundays in the plaza, I might see if I can grab a snack there before the parade.
Whats the earlest people will be heading down cause last time I went the parking as bad and the wait to park down by j-town was too long, I'm thinking about going down and getting breakfast early?
i hazno idea
i'll probably head down to j-town around 10 or 11am
I'm planning on heading down around 8am and being there hopefully around 9am getting something to eat and ready to go by 10am but planning something and doing it... I'll probly get there around noon. :-\
id go but i didnt really enjoy myself last year..
some crazy fan girl hit me in the head with a gold club and when i came to, my gear was stolen including my ds...
another girl threw her crepe at me and i had orange peel stuck in my hair!
you board ppl are crazy :P
but i suppose i have nothin better to do
Quote from: VictimX on March 04, 2008, 09:28:24 PM
I'm planning on heading down around 8am and being there hopefully around 9am getting something to eat and ready to go by 10am but planning something and doing it... I'll probly get there around noon. :-\
That's why you take BART. Take it from Milbrae Bart and get off at Civic Center, and walk towards City Hall. No hassle on th e parking situation.
@Shyguy: well, we may go to Happy Sashimi Afterwards, sooo, that will be fun again if it happens.
but I like driving and the detours around the city besides whats funner then driving a M/T in San Fransico?
Quote from: VictimX on March 04, 2008, 11:25:38 PM
but I like driving and the detours around the city besides whats funner then driving a M/T in San Fransico?
LOL I see. well, that should be fun then XD
Yeah, parking around Jtown can be difficult because the streets get blocked off and then there's St Mary's up the street so people are parking on the street for church service, too. I try and park on the street either Geary on the block before Laguna or even on Van Ness. The first year I did the parade, I parked by City Hall and had to walk ALLLL the way back to my car after the parade. Sigh. So now I park close to Jtown so I don't have to walk so far when I'm already tired ... ;D
It was suggested by other experienced festival goers to park at Japantown by 8 am. So you could find parking. Then have time to finish getting your costume on before heading over for the contest judging or the parade.
Check-in time for the contest is listed as 10 am.
(ugh, will have to be on the road before 6 am that day...but the fun should be worth it!)
Quote from: otakuapprentice on March 04, 2008, 09:24:46 PM
i'll probably head down to j-town around 10 or 11am
omg your going! yay we gets to hang out!
ahhaha yes.. im never going to leave you alone Dr.O... ahhaha
If 8am is the sound good time then maybe that should be the time I aim for, I really wouldn;'t mind getting there that early anyways so Kimu will you be there at that time?
Yes, VictimX--I think I am going to take the advice given to me about the 8 am to the parking garage.
I'm going to need a little time to get the costume on--there's no way I'm going to make a 2 hour drive in my cosplay.
I'll have shorts and t-shirt suitable to wear under the costume that can get me around the fact there won't be a good private place to change clothes. And a jacket and sweat pants that can go over that for my drive, or be worn after the parade is over and I decide to change out of the costume.
I'll also need time to get the wig on, as there's also no way a super long wig would survive the long drive north, without being a horrible rats nest! LOL!
Not having done it before, I have no idea where we'd pick up the bus around Japantown, nor how long to allow for the bus ride to City Hall and the staging area for the costume contest. So again, I'll learn from those who've done this before, and just enjoy the whole crazy experience.
;D
for anyone who want to take the bus to city hall..
i suggest you park your car on the street around McAllister st. which is only a few blocks away from Jtown.
Then you can take the No.5 bus on McAllister st. going straight to city hall.
It will only take about 10 minutes.
So it turns out I might actually be able to FINALLY make it to a gathering. If everything goes right I'll make it to this gathering.
I'm really not familiar with SF, can anyone help a tourist with directions on how to get to this?
Thanks in advance. I'll post again once I know for sure if I can make it or not.
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 10, 2008, 03:38:09 PM
So it turns out I might actually be able to FINALLY make it to a gathering. If everything goes right I'll make it to this gathering.
I'm really not familiar with SF, can anyone help a tourist with directions on how to get to this?
Thanks in advance. I'll post again once I know for sure if I can make it or not.
I'll be able to help you out :3 and Yay! I'm glad you are coming(or at least try to) :3
So, this day is coming up, we gonna make this a gathering or what? ^_~
SRSLY =( Im going to go
its going to be fuuun
I've been planning on going
i needs more info on this whole t hing. Its a given that im going but... uhh i just wanna know more detail.... *cough*
I`ll probley only go on the 20th because of the parade and maybe a group trip to ININ`s cousine japanses restrant in Pinole.
wow i just realized that this will be taking place on 4/20 so all of us going should expect a city full of goofy, high san franciscans!
Quote from: destranacion on April 14, 2008, 12:21:29 AM
wow i just realized that this will be taking place on 4/20 so all of us going should expect a city full of goofy, high san franciscans!
lol, i remembered now that you mention it. haha, the whole city is gonna smell like buds.
Well the curse continues. As of now it looks like I won't be able to make it. My friend was driving and she's hurt her back. Unless she gets a lot better in the next couple of days I'll be spending the weekend here in good old Reno.
Bleh. :-[
Okay, so I am hoping I survive until the weekend. A few weeks back I developed tendonitis in my left foot, I've been nursing it but, while it doesn't hurt when I walk, it is still terribly swollen. My doctor thinks I might need to see an orthopedist. Well, that's okay by me.
But then, just a few hours ago, I fell off the porch (just two steps) when I was taking out the trash. I landed on my knee and hand/wrist and am pretty bruised/scraped. I hope my wrist isn't sprained, at least it's not broken. I'll be hobbling tomorrow for sure.
I'll be at the parade but at this point, I'm not sure I'll be able to walk from city hall to Japantown. Of course, that would be solved if I happen to win the contest, but that would take a miracle! :P
At any rate, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!
So, if Lok is going to be able to make it to this I'm gonna need a ride.
I'll be more than glad to pitch in a few bucks for gas or whatever. Just PM me and let me know if you can. Thanks.
Quote from: VictimX on March 04, 2008, 09:28:24 PM
I'm planning on heading down around 8am and being there hopefully around 9am getting something to eat and ready to go by 10am but planning something and doing it... I'll probly get there around noon. :-\
Take me with you!
ok guys i unfortunately have to sit this one out as i got called in to work sorry! hope to see you all soon!
I'm not coming after all. My doctor tells me that I have some sort of skin infection, has given me antiobiotics which prevents me from being in the sun for a 'prolonged period' plus I have to apply a warm moist compress to the infected area 4 times a day. I'm gonna be in the house most of the weekend I guess. Sorry to miss your birthday and everyone there :'(
im going so if anyone wants to join the bart party let me knows
*sighs*
I also can't make it, unfortunately.
No ride. =(
I'm sorry!
Never mind! I'll be there tomorrow!
see you tomorrow kids!
bart partay
I'm going to be there i just finished sowing my dress for tomorrow o.O Next time i make a pink chinese dress.... I'll BUY ONE INSTEAD!
Haha it looks decent at least and it's quite smexy but yeah... a major pain to sow...
I won't be able to get over there to almost 1 pm tomorrow so i'll try to contact some of you on where to meet up
i'll be there; either getting there on bart or taking transbay across the bridge, but i'll be there, probably sometime around 12-ish
Where are we meeting
Woo back home :d from crowd surfing man that place was paaacked, failed cosplays and poorly done lolita oufits (like about 3 i saw), seeing an old lolita friend of mine X) were hanging out soon!, Purikura and lines, its time fooorrr
Shout outsssss
Lisu: I didnt recognize you for a second as rinnosuke XD but man you look good blonde, it was nice seeing you!
George: WAAAH :3 it was great seeing you after a long time!
ININ and Chloe: I wish we could have talked a bit
Ryu: sup fool, suprised me with that hug
I saw a couple of you like dr.O, Lok and his lady and ari + her man, I was kinda crowd surfing so didnt get to say hello
D: i was wearing the fuzzy black and white longsleeve with the grey shiny bag
:d I look hot in my purikura photozzz
Quote from: Kazuko on April 20, 2008, 07:51:51 PM
Woo back home :d from crowd surfing man that place was paaacked, failed cosplays and poorly done lolita oufits (like about 3 i saw), seeing an old lolita friend of mine X) were hanging out soon!, Purikura and lines, its time fooorrr
Shout outsssss
Lisu: I didnt recognize you for a second as rinnosuke XD but man you look good blonde, it was nice seeing you!
George: WAAAH :3 it was great seeing you after a long time!
ININ and Chloe: I wish we could have talked a bit
Ryu: sup fool, suprised me with that hug
I saw a couple of you like dr.O, Lok and his lady and ari + her man, I was kinda crowd surfing so didnt get to say hello
D: i was wearing the fuzzy black and white longsleeve with the grey shiny bag
:d I look hot in my purikura photozzz
you saw me?? i spent the whole time looking for peoples, and you i could not spot.
I did not have my glasses =( you suck at not spotting me
Quote from: Kazuko on April 20, 2008, 08:40:23 PM
I did not have my glasses =( you suck at not spotting me
yes; apparently i do suck, seeing as how i found everyone minus you.
if you saw me, why did you not call out mah name?
Quote from: otakuapprentice on April 20, 2008, 09:01:46 PM
Quote from: Kazuko on April 20, 2008, 08:40:23 PM
I did not have my glasses =( you suck at not spotting me
yes; apparently i do suck, seeing as how i found everyone minus you.
if you saw me, why did you not call out mah name?
because I was being pushed in public D: and I didnt have timeeee
sorry
Quote from: Kazuko on April 20, 2008, 09:04:25 PM
Quote from: otakuapprentice on April 20, 2008, 09:01:46 PM
Quote from: Kazuko on April 20, 2008, 08:40:23 PM
I did not have my glasses =( you suck at not spotting me
yes; apparently i do suck, seeing as how i found everyone minus you.
if you saw me, why did you not call out mah name?
because I was being pushed in public D: and I didnt have timeeee
sorry
ah, fair enough.
then i shall actually see you at fanime, Kazu.
Sorry I bailed kinda early, but shouts go to those who I saw.
And Kazuko, sorry I missed you!
Ii was there, I had fun. Pics will come later. $5 footlong ftw, crazy parade, crazy pic takings and OH HAI, KAZUKO lol :p
Oh yeah, saw most of everyone from here as well. Good day, guys :3
Btw, I also did see Meli and her friend and some of the crew from sactown's melty blood people. Overall, exhausting day, and the warm-up is over, now Fanime is a month and a week away. :3
was it just me that felt that it felt like it was a con atmosphere in a way?
@Richie: is cool dude.
Quote from: Kazuko on April 20, 2008, 07:51:51 PM
Woo back home :d from crowd surfing man that place was paaacked, failed cosplays and poorly done lolita oufits (like about 3 i saw), seeing an old lolita friend of mine X) were hanging out soon!, Purikura and lines, its time fooorrr
Shout outsssss
Lisu: I didnt recognize you for a second as rinnosuke XD but man you look good blonde, it was nice seeing you!
George: WAAAH :3 it was great seeing you after a long time!
ININ and Chloe: I wish we could have talked a bit
Ryu: sup fool, suprised me with that hug
I saw a couple of you like dr.O, Lok and his lady and ari + her man, I was kinda crowd surfing so didnt get to say hello
D: i was wearing the fuzzy black and white longsleeve with the grey shiny bag
:d I look hot in my purikura photozzz
aww i wanted to meet you :( you better say hi the next time :P
^-^ hehe it was fun
SF Cherry Blossom Festival 08 Pictures (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v338/TifaFan666/SF%20Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%2008/)
Here ya go people. lol
i saw no one but Ryu, Eden and DR. O.. and well Lok.
Quote from: short_storiesgl on April 21, 2008, 12:16:20 PM
i saw no one but Ryu, Eden and DR. O.. and well Lok.
you mean you didn't see your own bf?? o.O how weird....
Kazuko, so sorry. Someone was watching Chloe and I's stuff. I say hi to you when I see you at Fanime.
Others I saw, talked, and greeted included Lisu, Loktera, edendreams, gmontem, Amol, Ritchie, Ryu, and Dr. O and Shinsengumi, K&K4ever, OniCourseMusha, rubymoonIII, and the Wii controller I forgot his Fanime ID. Hey, Dr. O, I forgot to ask how was the play with Mordyan.
Nice to meet short_storiesgl and her bf who I forgot his Fanime ID for the first time.
Edit: Fixed
Quote from: ININ on April 25, 2008, 10:01:48 PM
Kazuko, so sorry. Someone was watching Chloe and I's stuff. I say hi to you when I see you at Fanime.
Others I saw, talked, and greeted included Lisu, Loktera, edendreams, gmontem, Amol, Ritchie, Ryu, and Dr. O. Hey, Dr. O, I forgot to ask how was the play with Mordyan.
Nice to meet short_storiesgl and her bf who I forgot his Fanime ID for the first time.
'twas awesome.....smegging awesome.
I had a great time, sorry I haven't been online lately cause my wireless signal but now everything is good. I was able to hang out with Ryu, I saw Ritchie and Lok.
Quote from: ININ on April 25, 2008, 10:01:48 PM
Kazuko, so sorry. Someone was watching Chloe and I's stuff. I say hi to you when I see you at Fanime.
Others I saw, talked, and greeted included Lisu, Loktera, edendreams, gmontem, Amol, Ritchie, Ryu, and Dr. O and Shinsengumi, K&K4ever, OniCourseMusha, rubymoonIII, and the Wii controller I forgot his Fanime ID. Hey, Dr. O, I forgot to ask how was the play with Mordyan.
Nice to meet short_storiesgl and her bf who I forgot his Fanime ID for the first time.
I knew I was missing people. Sorry, Shinsengumi and others. Fixed.