No inappropriate physical contact. Inappropriate physical contact is any physical contact that is initiated without consent, excluding accidents. 

Cosplay is NOT consent. Ask before taking photos, filming, or engaging in human-contact with Anime St. Pete attendees, guests, and staff. 

This is a family-friendly event. Nudity is not a costume. Footwear must be worn inside The Coliseum. 

Everyone and everything is subject to search at all entrances and exits.

All cosplay weapons and accessories are inspected at entry and are allowed per the discretion of Anime St. Pete. 

Not allowed:

• Any weapon that could harm someone, including weapons that fire projectiles of any kind. 
• Any weapon that can be confused as real. 
• Blunt weapons like bats, clubs, hockey sticks or similar items. 
• Sharp weapons like knives, swords and similar items. 
• Loud props such as whistles, horns, etc.

Allowed: 

• Prop weapons if composed of cardboard, foam, or something similarly light.
• Prop firearms only if they cannot be mistaken for real weapons.
• Prop bows if all arrows have soft tips and will not be shot.