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Title: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on February 02, 2008, 03:10:57 AM
my gf had a gread idea, at the end of the last day or on the morning of, we could gather people like the gathering groups or meetings or whoever get into some sort of line and parade across the con =). if it could be organized who would be in??
;D

Ok heres the plan so far. i'd like to meet at the western end of the convention center, upstairs from the st@rbucks, at about 2-3pm.
The idea is this. cosplay groups in alphabetical order.
random groups i.e. lolitas, ninjas, pirates, ravers, and my favorite FANS..ect. group themselves in the parade anywhere they want. I'll be there w/ a clipboard dressed as "TBA"
with a list of the line and spaces to put you in how you see fit.
parade starts @4-430pm or whenever we're ready we head out.


UPDATE!1.2

ok, anyone interested in helping organize groups or just wanna help out. I'd like to meet with all/any of you friday night between 10-12. i can make it earlier or later in the night.

UPDATE! 2.0!!! 5-2-08

I'd like to get confirmation of people who are down to help and meet friday night. i'll list names and times good for them. once i get a general idea i'll set a time and a plan,....and some goodies. i like doughnuts=)
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: hellangel on February 02, 2008, 11:17:11 AM
lol, i remember last year when a group started outside of the dealer's room and then kept getting bigger and bigger because we kept grabbing whoever we saw. there must have been a hundred people in the pictures taken there XD
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: Tabbychan on February 02, 2008, 12:47:29 PM
Oh man, if this was organized I'd totally be in hahaxD I'd even help organize itxD hehe
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on February 02, 2008, 09:42:13 PM
Further Confusion does something like this on the Saturday of the Con.

If this can be organized I will be more than happy to join in, I can also see if I can get some contacts and see just how they organize their parade and see if we can emulate what they do and add our own little flair.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: BrightHeart76 on February 03, 2008, 09:26:08 AM
I say this COMPLETELY in jest.  We should do the worlds longest cosplay conga line thru the convention center.

A parade does sound like fun though.   :D
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: The_Merchant on February 03, 2008, 08:41:29 PM
A conga line would be sweet and the parade sounds awesome ^_^
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: Mister_E on February 03, 2008, 09:17:52 PM
If anyone needs a flag, more to the point a Zeon flag for the Parade! I'm your man!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: AnimeEmperor on February 04, 2008, 01:06:10 AM
If it happens i'm up for it.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: luckyends on February 05, 2008, 05:16:09 AM
yeah monday is always depressing so doing this will kick ass il be tuxedo mask so just find me and il join or il find you or it will just work out ^_^ and i think we sould do it through sanjose instead or jsut a little bit through sanjose and heck yes to the conga line
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: The_Merchant on February 05, 2008, 05:01:06 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 03, 2008, 09:17:52 PM
If anyone needs a flag, more to the point a Zeon flag for the Parade! I'm your man!

That would be awesome to have ^_^  Sieg Zeon!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: otakuya on February 05, 2008, 06:26:41 PM
Great idea for an end of con thing. Usually it's just the "no more panels", "no one here" and "nothing here anymore" feeling on Monday afternoon. At least the con can end with a bang instead of a slow death. (though I don't have a costume or anything...yet)
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: dibbly on February 05, 2008, 07:34:17 PM
OK! I'm convinced. me and my gf will work on this. we should have a plan by friday at the latest.
wish us luck. and any who said they would help,.....im gonna hold that to you >=)
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!!
Post by: Mister_E on February 05, 2008, 07:43:40 PM
Roger that, and remember the guy with the Zeon flag!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update1.0
Post by: dibbly on February 09, 2008, 09:33:38 PM
ok, i got a new revision, it's the opening comment. lemme know what you think.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update1.0
Post by: Mister_E on February 09, 2008, 11:02:42 PM
Great, now to spread the word outside the forum, like have signs ready with the info.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update1.0
Post by: JorgeRPG077 on February 10, 2008, 12:16:34 AM
Wow, this is being planned for monday, the last day of the con and yeah, it ends the con with a bang. I'm cool with that. I have no costume though.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update1.0
Post by: Avairrianna on February 11, 2008, 12:25:52 PM
This would be awesome! It should start at the fountains and be a conga line (A FAST conga line otherwise we wont get very far! lol!) across the con and then lead to a big field and then we should have an epic battle like 300!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update1.0
Post by: Mojo on February 11, 2008, 08:08:35 PM
YES! i want to be in it!
if it's on monday then i'de be Mikuru.

This sounds like so much fun!!!!!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on February 19, 2008, 06:11:04 PM
conga sounds like fun,.. but really really messy. but thank you everyone for the response. i'll put alot of work into it.

much love to you all!

Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: kuroi on February 19, 2008, 06:36:19 PM
This would be an awesome, kick-ass way to end Fanime! I always hate the Monday feel of "oh, well, um...we're packed, we need to sign out, uhh, what now? well, I guess we can go..."

Way to come up with a great way to end the con on a high note! \o/
p.s. Love the idea of a conga line XDD
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: clawmaster on February 19, 2008, 07:06:27 PM
sweeet. i think it would be kewl and yea i join in if it comes around.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on February 21, 2008, 09:22:21 AM
AND I bought a wall scroll that I'm going to make into a flag for the front of the Parade/Conga line! So we'll be noticeable!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on February 21, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
And I got the Parade song from the movie Paprika
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: luckyends on February 21, 2008, 04:29:54 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 21, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
And I got the Parade song from the movie Paprika
we need that that would be so awsome
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on February 21, 2008, 11:07:28 PM
Quote from: luckyends on February 21, 2008, 04:29:54 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 21, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
And I got the Parade song from the movie Paprika
we need that that would be so awsome

(inspired to make a goku cosplay /w cloud skateboard)
.....neat!.....=)
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on February 22, 2008, 10:46:18 AM
Quote from: luckyends on February 21, 2008, 04:29:54 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 21, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
And I got the Parade song from the movie Paprika
we need that that would be so awsome
Alright then I'll bring it with my best speakers!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: luckyends on February 22, 2008, 08:53:35 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 22, 2008, 10:46:18 AM
Quote from: luckyends on February 21, 2008, 04:29:54 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 21, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
And I got the Parade song from the movie Paprika
we need that that would be so awsome
Alright then I'll bring it with my best speakers!
HECK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WIN
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: SOawesomeness on February 22, 2008, 09:18:10 PM
@.@ No conga line please... or at least, don't grab people you see if you end up doing the conga lines.
>.> I got put in one during the BWB and I hated it...
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on February 22, 2008, 10:48:09 PM
Quote from: luckyends on February 22, 2008, 08:53:35 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 22, 2008, 10:46:18 AM
Quote from: luckyends on February 21, 2008, 04:29:54 PM
Quote from: Mister_E on February 21, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
And I got the Parade song from the movie Paprika
we need that that would be so awsome
Alright then I'll bring it with my best speakers!
HECK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WIN
WHO-HA
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on February 23, 2008, 07:49:17 PM
Quote from: Chiri Kcrinh on February 22, 2008, 09:18:10 PM
@.@ No conga line please... or at least, don't grab people you see if you end up doing the conga lines.
>.> I got put in one during the BWB and I hated it...
to quote the time warp "its just a jump to the left" and or right to get out of a conga line, it cant be that hard to get out of one. im kinda leaning away from the idea of a conga line. i wont have that kinda of energy at the end of con, and i prefer an easy march, ......(bright idea)!

but a conga section in the parade wouldn't be to bad=)
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on February 23, 2008, 07:59:50 PM
You could see what it would lead to, if it's just straight march or conga line.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: luckyends on February 24, 2008, 12:28:56 AM
i know this might be a streach but is any one else in marching band other than me because we could do some cool stuff like files and ranks and every one march in step and glide step (hope those terms mean something to some one)
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on February 24, 2008, 12:30:59 AM
Quote from: luckyends on February 24, 2008, 12:28:56 AM
i know this might be a streach but is any one else in marching band other than me because we could do some cool stuff like files and ranks and every one march in step and glide step (hope those terms mean something to some one)
.
lol, if we started tommorow with everyone and worked everyday till con, we could pull off some amazing stuff. but on the spot stuff, it would be like hearding catgirls
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Narutotaku on February 24, 2008, 12:59:20 AM
Konychiwa Otaku elite and all sub-species of anime/manga fan(Genshiken),

  In my opinion it would kinda cool if people & cosplayers try to march to the beat of the Parade sound track from Paprika! ;D
Quote from: luckyends on February 24, 2008, 12:28:56 AM
i know this might be a streach but is any one else in marching band other than me because we could do some cool stuff like files and ranks and every one march in step and glide step (hope those terms mean something to some one)
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on February 24, 2008, 02:51:53 PM
Quote from: Narutotaku on February 24, 2008, 12:59:20 AM
Konychiwa Otaku elite and all sub-species of anime/manga fan(Genshiken),

  In my opinion it would kinda cool if people & cosplayers try to march to the beat of the Parade sound track from Paprika! ;D

That would mean that everyone would be all crazy stepin'...I LIKE IT!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on February 26, 2008, 08:58:04 AM
Either way a conga line or parade will be awesome in itself! But I have finished a flag for the parade! I used a Tsubasa wallscroll with Sakura and Li with a whole bunch of Cherry Blossoms so that will be of use (Plus it has glitter so people notice it in the sun)

But I would love to attend the meeting but where is it going to be at?
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on February 26, 2008, 02:45:54 PM
Wel don't try to out shine my Zeon Flag!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on February 26, 2008, 03:00:46 PM
I'll try not to! ^_^
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on February 26, 2008, 04:50:00 PM
gaah!!, i need to make flyers! and the parade list, its coming so fast! im happy and rushing now :o
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: zemric on February 27, 2008, 07:01:34 PM
sign me up for devil may cry. if im not working then i will be there. and i will try to help if im not working in e-gaming.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on March 03, 2008, 12:30:58 AM
Any changes of the planing for the parade?

The music that I am bringing shall do nicely for it.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on March 03, 2008, 10:38:28 PM
nope it look pretty simple on paper, but thats how that start off dont they?
FRIDAY NIGHT sometime late, but not insane late, i'd like to meet with all those who are down to help out. just to look over whats gonna happen and what we need to do to make it a straight line=) i'll post a time closer to fanime.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: ovtrlan on March 04, 2008, 12:17:21 AM
I would love to help organize it! I will also join in! *whips out my Zhuge Liang outfit* For Shu! I mean Fanime!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on March 04, 2008, 09:29:38 AM
Quote from: dibbly on March 03, 2008, 10:38:28 PM
nope it look pretty simple on paper, but thats how that start off dont they?
FRIDAY NIGHT sometime late, but not insane late, i'd like to meet with all those who are down to help out. just to look over whats gonna happen and what we need to do to make it a straight line=) i'll post a time closer to fanime.

Okay then, I show up at Fanime at like 6-7:00 on a Friday.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on March 06, 2008, 09:02:56 AM
I'll be there on Friday early in the morning so that's no problem for me but I'll probably be in Metal Slug cosplay for the meeting and Ouran for the parade so yeah...... ^^ Can't wait!
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on March 08, 2008, 09:09:57 PM
ok I have a concern... Does the parade have to start so late? I have a 5 hours drive to make and I really don't want to drive much of it in the dark! Could we move it up for people that have to travel possibly?
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: TaikoMoon on March 09, 2008, 01:53:45 AM
I would be in! ^^
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on March 17, 2008, 02:54:28 PM
T_T no reply to my previous comment yet T-T
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on March 17, 2008, 05:44:10 PM
Quote from: Avairrianna on March 17, 2008, 02:54:28 PM
T_T no reply to my previous comment yet T-T
^^;; srry srry, lemme check somthing reeealy quick.

(a little time goes by)

ok checked. the parade starting time is kind of and estimate. we start gathering @ 2pm in hopes of getting everyone ready. im giving it by 4pm the latest to start because i dont know for sure how long it will take to organize people (its my first time heading somthing like this) . if we can get ourselves ready to go earlier, then by all means we'll be good to go, thats more marching time =). my general idea is that we march, have one last fling, and say goodbye to everyone. In the gathering list the last thing up there is the photo shoot for all the cosplayers @ 2:00pm, i'd like to give them enough time to do their thing and join us when they finish.

im sorry, but i really hope you can make it at least to say hello.

Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: XpHoBiaX on March 17, 2008, 06:32:36 PM
I'd love to be at the front of the Line waving a flag in all my predator glory....cuz most likely I would be the only one XD

I will have a digital camera ready for massive picture taking as well. This would be awesome to be a part of, and Monday won't be so depressing.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on March 21, 2008, 10:47:09 AM
That's kinda what I thought so hopefully it wont be that late! I know my car group probably wont want to participate but I'll see! And I really want to be a part of it since I made the flag T-T
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on May 02, 2008, 10:55:23 PM
ok, just updating, whos down for meeting friday night and what time is good for the meet?? im thinking anytime after 10pm.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on May 02, 2008, 11:18:19 PM
Where would this meet take place?
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on May 03, 2008, 02:45:04 AM
right above the starbucks, upstairs with all the tables. (i'll make a sign;) )
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on May 03, 2008, 03:03:15 AM
Is it near I never seen a Starbucks near Fanime.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: zoupzuop2 on May 03, 2008, 08:15:16 AM
Quote from: Mister_E on May 03, 2008, 03:03:15 AM
Is it near I never seen a Starbucks near Fanime.
Lowest corner, towards the... Hilton, I think. Lower floor, by the parking.

And, if there wasn't one there, there's probably been one made all-of-a-sudden between this Fanime and last one. Starbucks' grow like cancer; they infest an old, dead cafe, replace it with their own, then proceed to find other dying cafes... and so on... and so on... Hahaha.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on May 03, 2008, 03:01:27 PM
Quote from: zoupzuop2 on May 03, 2008, 08:15:16 AM
Quote from: Mister_E on May 03, 2008, 03:03:15 AM
Is it near I never seen a Starbucks near Fanime.
Lowest corner, towards the... Hilton, I think. Lower floor, by the parking.

And, if there wasn't one there, there's probably been one made all-of-a-sudden between this Fanime and last one. Starbucks' grow like cancer; they infest an old, dead cafe, replace it with their own, then proceed to find other dying cafes... and so on... and so on... Hahaha.
Oh okay I did recall seeing one last year but never looked hard I was too bust with Con whatnots.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on May 06, 2008, 09:02:24 AM
Any new developments?
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on May 06, 2008, 11:32:50 AM
well, i got a clipboard for the line list=) other than that i need to make a sign or something to advertise the parade. I cant hand out flyer's but i think a sign will help. and i'll have the sign for the swap meets too.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Avairrianna on May 08, 2008, 02:54:15 PM
I'm down for the meeting unless something happens when I'm there
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on May 26, 2008, 08:05:41 PM
did yall enjoy the parade?
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Mister_E on May 26, 2008, 08:07:59 PM
Dammit I couldn't make it my ride wanted to leave early.
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: Tabbychan on May 26, 2008, 08:42:08 PM
I was there as Kagome with a short InuYasha Trailing Behind me XD

I loved it, It was so crazy haha XD
Title: Re: END OF CON PARADE!! Update 2.0
Post by: dibbly on May 28, 2008, 09:50:20 PM
so we learned that a parade is easy to get together, and that a conga line is totally conceivable! next year shall be grand! with bigger end-o-con poster and a slightly slower parade(i had to job not to get trampled) and i'll plan the route better for next year.