Fursuit Parade

Last updated on Jan 17, 2025

Our annual fursuit photo session is a great opportunity to showcase your fursuit for the entire convention to see. Photographers and spectators will line the area, making it a favorite event among con-goers, both new and old. Fursuiters of all ages are welcome to participate, as well as those with partial suits.

FC has an important update to share regarding this year’s Fursuit Parade. Unfortunately, due to last-minute changes required by the venue, specifically, the sudden implementation of security checkpoints, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel the parade for 2025.

This decision wasn’t easy, but the logistics of throwing a parade with the introduction of security checkpoints so close to the convention date made it feel impossible: We had so many unknowns about the new security requirements, and we felt the parade was unlikely to be a successful event. Potential problems that we considered were stop and go traffic and de-heading at security checkpoints, among other logistical issues.

But don’t worry, we’re still keeping an essential part of the parade from years prior: The Fursuit Photo. The primary photo location will be outdoors at The Idea Tree on the front steps of the convention center. For those in the overflow group, photos will take place in the lower level zoo area, the same location as the group photo from two years ago.

See Further Confusion Safety Policies for more information.

Fursuit Photo Session Details

  • Date and Time: Saturday, 12:30–3:00 PM
  • Lineup Time: Starts at 1:00 PM around the Idea Tree. Overflow will extend into the lower zoo area if necessary.
  • Photo Time: Photos will be taken at 2:00 PM.

Information:

  • Location:

    • Fursuiters will line up around the Idea Tree. Once the outdoor area is full, overflow will extend into the lower zoo area.
    • The slope of the entrance to the convention center will remain accessible for attendees and non-furcon visitors.
    • Photo Location:
      • Primary: Idea Tree, facing towards the zoo area.
      • Overflow: Photos of the zoo area will be taken facing the entrance stairwell, if necessary.

  • Post-Photo Dispersal:

    • After the photos are taken, participants are free to leave the area.
    • Fursuit tags will be distributed at the conclusion of the photo session.
    • The total number of participants will be announced after the session.