general policies

The event for everyone with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or misconduct. 

Children ages 9 and under are admitted free with adult supervision.

The event is a rain or shine event. Scheduled programming is subject to weather.

No refunds under any circumstances. If the event is rescheduled, tickets will apply to the new date.

Event will never to cancelled, only rescheduled. If the event is rescheduled due to a hurricane or public health emergency, tickets will be transferred to the rescheduled date. Refunds are not issued for changes in talent/programming, hours of operation, scheduled dates and venues.

If a hurricane or other major disruption hinders attendees’ ability to get to event, tickets may be transferred to another event operated by the organizer. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

The decision to reschedule an event is up to the venue, which is the St. Petersburg Coliseum, owned by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Parking is free. If lot fills, there is an overflow lot that also is free.

Reentry is allowed with badges, which must be kept on. No badge, no entry. 

No unauthorized selling of any kind.

No alcohol or firearms of any kinds are allowed, per the venue.

No pets, per the venue. 

Smoking/Vaping are not permitted inside The Coliseum. 

cosplay policies

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 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.

celebrity policies

Celebrity guests charge for photos and autographs. Pricing varies based on celebrity.

Patrons are allowed as many photos and autographs as desired, keeping in mind celebrity guests charge per photo and per autograph.

Patrons can bring items from home for celebrity signatures and photos.

harassment policies

We are a polite society where folks treat each other with dignity and respect.

The event is widely inclusive and does not allow any harassment or stalking of any kind. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, verbal comments related to gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, and religion. Stalking includes repeated unwelcome attention and following as well as unwelcome and inappropriate photography and sexual attention.

If bullying, harassment, or other inappropriate behavior is reported to staff, the convention reserves the right to revoke the entrance ticket of the perpetrator, who may be banned from future Florida Comic Con sponsored events.

Please note, the event includes a law enforcement officer to create an atmosphere of safety and security. 

cosplay is not consent

Cosplay is an expression of creativity, and while costumes may be admired, it is important to remember that cosplayers—like all attendees—deserve personal space and respect. Here are the key points of our Cosplay is NOT Consent policy:

• Always ask for permission before taking photos or touching a cosplayer’s costume, props, or person.
• Harassment, inappropriate comments, or unwanted physical contact will not be tolerated.
• If a cosplayer declines a request, respect their decision without question.
• Report any behavior that makes you or others uncomfortable to event staff immediately.