Dragon Con (Atlanta)

Dragon Con is the premier fan-run convention, hosting the world's best cosplay parade with 3,000 participants each year. Its unique setup sprawls across five downtown Atlanta hotels, creating an immersive 24-hour party atmosphere that no other convention can match. The event attracts 85,000 attendees and features more than 400 hours of programming, including 30% more fan panels than New York Comic Con. Dragon Con's parade draws 100,000 street spectators, outperforming #5's similar event by 2.5 times. With 60% of attendees returning annually, this convention builds a loyal community that values hands-on creativity and late-night camaraderie over corporate spectacle.