The N7 Elite

We are a group of Mass Effect costumers and propmakers. Our group is here to share resources, post our builds, and get advice on costuming. We have members that are professionals, seasoned cosplayers, and those just starting out. We meet at conventions and events for meet ups and photo opportunities. Please check the Events page for our meetup times and places. If you are a Mass Effect cosplayer who would like to join the ranks of the N7 Elite, please submit your request to join on our Facebook page.

Dragon Con Parade


The N7 Elite has been marching in the Dragon Con parade since 2012. Our numbers keep growing every year. In 2015, we had nearly 100 official marchers.

The N7 Elite allows the following people to march:
  • N7 Elite members in Mass Effect costumes or N7 shirts/garb
  • Family members, significant others, and handlers for our N7 Elite members (preferably in Mass Effect clothing or N7 Elite shirts, we might have some spare props/accessories for them to march with)
  • Parade contraption handlers (please view Parade Contraptions page for more details)


***Interested in marching?***
Please mark yourself as GOING on our Event!
It is VERY important to mark yourself as GOING 
so I can request the correct amount of wristbands!


PARADE INFORMATION

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TIME: Parade line-up is from 8:00am to 9:45am

As the one in charge, I get there super duper early (like around 7:30). You can show up early too but it's not mandatory. I do like having everyone there by 9:30 though just to make it easier to give everyone the lo-down. The latest you can show up is 9:45. 

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STAGING:

The N7 Elite always marches in the gaming category. Our meeting spot does change every year but I will post a map when one becomes available for 2016. Usually I try to get our group as close to an intersection as possible as well as I post a picture the morning of the event for to make it easier to find us. There will also be Parade Team members that can direct you to our parade unit.

Please come straight to either one of our designated N7 Elite Parade Team as we will be in charge of the wristbands. We have a limited amount to hand out but have never run out. We make sure to have enough for everyone including if any of you are bringing family, significant others, and handlers. 

Once in the staging area, please follow any directions myself or the Parade Team gives. When time comes, one of the Parade Team will tell us when we are up in the parade line. It's noisy and often hard to hear what's being said while staging so do your best to listen up and relay orders if need be. Once they give us the "Move Out" command, make sure to go exactly where they direct us. Dragon Con Security and the Atlanta PD are also on the ground to assist.

  Each year they have the Boy Scouts of America handing out water at the staging area. Due to how limited their quantities are, I would also suggest you bring their own hydration if your costume permits it. I am working on being able to bring our own bottled water and having our own way to transport it during the parade. Please visit Parade Contraptions for more details.

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THE PARADE

START TIME: 10:00 AM

We will post route information as soon as it is received. Including the route map.

The parade is usually over when the last person in the parade arrives at the Marriott by 11:30am. Depending on where our parade section is in the line-up, we should get there between 10:20am and 11:15am. Please do not designate the end of the parade area as a meet-up spot for friends. It’s crowded and crazy and there are literally thousands of parade participants walking 
through the area and off the street. 

For the N7 Elite, this is usually our ideal time to go cool down and relax before the main photoshoot.

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DRAGON CON PARADE OFFICIAL RULES

  • You must be a member of Dragon Con to participate in the parade. Badges and wristbands must be worn and visible on parade morning. 
  • NO ADVERTISING AND/OR PROMOTION of commercial enterprises is permitted in the parade without prior and express written approval from Dragon Con Senior Management.
  •  WEAPONS as part of your costume must be peace-bonded by Dragon Con Security BEFORE the parade. 
  • REMEMBER YOUR AUDIENCE - we represent everything that is wonderful about Dragon Con. The crowds that watch and enjoy the parade are filled with children waiting for a glimpse of their favorite characters and heroes. We are the very public face of Dragon Con. Please don’t do or say anything that reflects poorly on yourself or the convention.
  •  We are a POLITICS-FREE ZONE. No campaigning or protesting or demonstrating - 'real life' political or social issues - is allowed.
  •  Dragon Con reserves the right to remove anyone and anything from the parade, at any time and without prior notice, deemed offensive, dangerous or otherwise inappropriate for the event.


If there is anything else I can think of, I'll let you know! Just remember to HAVE FUN!!!!

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