Cult of Marriott Carpet, Dragon Con Parade 2024
Schedule
Sat Aug 31 2024 at 08:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA
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https://forms.gle/bzu2WnJtFcxGQG4f6 is our Google signup form. Marking "going" or "interested" to this Facebook event does NOT sign you up. This Facebook event is used to share information throughout the year, including during Dragon Con weekend. Questions? An FAQ is included on the Google signup form. :DQ: SHOULD I SIGN UP DIRECTLY WITH THE PARADE ON OR AFTER FEB 15?
A: Probably not. The Google Form explains your choices so that you don't accidentally sign up twice. Duplicate entries take away a spot from someone else.
ALL DINOSAURS AND INFLATABLES ARE WELCOME. THERE ARE NOW MULTIPLE CARPET RELATED PARADE GROUPS. Details on how to sign up for each group is on the Google signup form above.
Q: WHAT IF I AM NOT SURE IF I FILLED OUT THE GOOGLE SIGN UP FORM ALREADY?
A: You should have gotten a copy of your form submission after you filled it out. If you can't find it or aren't sure then fill out the form again. I will only count your most recent entry.
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Official Parade resources: https://www.dragoncon.org/things-to-do/parade
Recommended - Dragon Con parade official Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dragonconparade. This parade resource is kept updated.
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
When you read this event description you'll get answers to questions you didn't even know you had - this description is THAT good! :D
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Facebook Group for the Cult of Marriott Carpet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarriottCarpetLovers
SATURDAY MORNING MEETUP
The required parade wristbands for the Cult of Marriott Carpet group will be distributed on Saturday morning at 8:00 am in the Marriott.
HOW CAN I PICK UP MY WRISTBAND ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY?
If you would like to pick up your wristband on Thursday or Friday then sign up directly with the parade when parade registration opens in February. Do not fill out our Google form as that would be a duplicate registration. The parade registration form is published in https://www.facebook.com/groups/dragonconparade .
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VIDEOS
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2018: https://www.facebook.com/DragonConOfficial/videos/412125055981609/?t=6182
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PLEASE CANCEL IF YOU EVER NEED TO DROP OUT.
PM https://www.facebook.com/EternalZan or fill out the "Join or drop out of a Parade Group (required)" section on our Google Signup Form at https://forms.gle/bzu2WnJtFcxGQG4f6.
Plans can change especially when the schedule is finally released! We understand. If you need to drop out PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let us know. THANK YOU from all of the people on the waiting list!
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
When you read this event description you'll get answers to questions you didn't even know you had - this description is THAT good! :D
WHAT OUTFIT DO I WEAR?
Do you own a piece of the famed Marriott carpet? Join our parade group and show it off! Any Marriott pattern is great, it doesn't have to be the most famous one that we all know and love.
All hotel-themed outfits are welcome, the Marriott carpet or carpet pattern are NOT required. Make an outfit from the new, ugly "skids marks carpet." Dress up as the Marriott's clearly inferior rival, the Hyatt, if you want. I mean, I don't know why anyone would want to do that. The Marriott is so CLEARLY superior. ;) Do you want to be Trashy, the Marriott Poop lions, the Pulse bar, the Atrium Rave, the Dragon Con store, an elevator, etc... ? Costume as the Hilton Steps, the Hyatt Centennial Drum Circle, the Sheraton pool, or the Westin Front Marble Steps of Death. What are your ideas? What do the hotels mean to you? Be creative and show your love!
DOWNLOAD THE CARPET PATTERN FOR FREE AT
https://dragonconeternalmembers.com/marriott-carpet-pattern
You can get your own custom fabric printed at www.spoonflower.com. Get clothing, accessories and merchandise printed with the pattern at www.artscow.com .
HOW CAN I BUY THE ACTUAL CARPET THAT WAS REMOVED FROM THE MARRIOTT?
The last of the famous carpet design was removed on Wed, Dec 23, 2015. It can be found for sale online on eBay and Etsy.
People with carpet for sales also routinely make posts here.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarriottCarpetLovers - Marriott Carpet Lovers (and scavengers)
THE FAMOUS "TRASHY" THREAD AND ANNUAL PHOTO SHOOT. IT'S A MARRIOTT THING. WHAT IS TRASHY?
Trashy is the name of a trash can that was removed from the Marriott. This old Facebook post explains everything. You must be a member of this now-defunct Facebook group to see this post. The group is no longer accepting new members. https://www.facebook.com/groups/64957418128/permalink/10152340504308129
The colorful carpet magically reappears along with fun props for you to pose with during this this annual pre-con Wednesday night free photo shoot with Trashy.
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8:00 AM ON SATURDAY MORNING IS PARADE WRISTBAND PICKUP. DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND, BE ON TIME
WHEN: Join us on Saturday morning at 8:00 AM sharp to get your required parade wristband and go through the check in process for our group. Be on time. People who are late may miss the parade, it happens every year. Don't let all of your hard work go to waste, PLEASE be on time.
MEETING AREA
We are meeting just outside the Eternals/VIP Badge Pickup room in Marriott room L507-508, lobby level. A map of our meeting spot is at http://dragonconeternalmembers.com/parade. Go to the Starbucks and look for the nearby concierge desk. Go all the way down the hallway to the immediate left of the the concierge desk. You will see the Eternals/VIP badge pickup room to your right. We are meeting outside this room in the nearby lobby area.
We will leave at 8:30 AM to take a free shuttle bus to the the parade staging area together. This bus is just for parade marchers. If you miss taking the bus with us then you can take a later shuttle or walk there. Allow 45 minutes to walk there and find us at the staging area. It is a mile long walk through heavy crowds.
There will be a very long line to get on the shuttle bus. If you get in line for the bus later than 9:00 AM you may not arrive to the staging area on time. This is why you should meet with us at 8:00 AM so we can all travel together as a group. We don't want to leave anyone behind to be eaten by zombies but we will. The parade will start on time with or without us.
Marchers need to be at the staging area no later than 9:30 AM. Security will not allow latecomers to enter and you will not be allowed to march in the parade. It happens to people every year. Staging for marchers is set up by assigned parade sections in the order they will be marching in the parade. The map is made available by the Parade Director a couple of days before Dragon Con. It is usually shared in https://www.facebook.com/groups/dragonconparade.
DRAGON CON PARADE RULES
* A costume is required to march in the parade. This is a parade rule that is true for all sections/groups. Sadly, just having a piece of Marriott carpet is not enough.
In the Before Times over 80,000 people lined the streets of Atlanta to see Dragon Con's best costumes!
* A Dragon Con badge valid for Saturday and parade wristband are required. A Saturday-only badge and full-weekend both will work.
* Learn all the rules about Saturday-only badges by reading the official rules for the parade at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dragonconparade/files . You need to be a member of that FB group to read the rules.
WHY DO I NEED A WRISTBAND?
The parade requires that all marchers must have a wristband and a Dragon Con badge. Security will be checking for both of them. The purpose of the wristbands is to identify registrants and allow them entry into the staging area to march.
I WANT TO GET MY REQUIRED PARADE WRISTBAND ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. HOW CAN I DO THAT?
Maybe, your choices are explained on our Google signup form at https://forms.gle/bzu2WnJtFcxGQG4f6.
If you do not want to get your wristband at the Saturday morning meetup at 8:00 a.m then you will need to sign up with the parade as an individual and request to be placed with a group. During registration write this on their form: "I would like to be placed with the Cult of Marriott carpet group led by Zan Bowden." This ensures you will get correct instructions from the parade. You will follow all of their instructions and meet us at the parade staging area, this is where the parade marchers line up in their groups to get ready. DO NOT BE LATE. THE PARADE WAITS FOR NO ONE!
Follow the news from the parade's official social media accounts to learn when and how to sign up as an individual. Registration usually opens in February. Information about where and when to pick up your wristband is released a few days before Dragon Con. https://www.dragoncon.org/things-to-do/parade
HOW DO I REGISTER A VEHICLE?
If you have a vehicle then register directly with the parade as an individual and request to be placed in a specific group. Vehicles will get separate instructions from the parade. During registration write this on their form: "I would like to be placed with the (name of group) led by Zan Bowden." Vehicle spots are very limited. Last year all the vehicle spots were taken under a day. Get current information from the official parade resources at https://www.dragoncon.org/things-to-do/parade.
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WHEN DOES THE PARADE START?
The parade starts promptly at 10:00 AM.
WHEN DOES THE PARADE END?
Usually around noonish. The ending time will vary based on the order in which we march. If our group is towards the end of the parade then we will finish later than those at the front.
To be safe, plan to miss the first panel of the day. Also, you may want to change and take a shower afterwards. It can be a hot, sweaty walk. But so worth it!
MAPS
Maps are released a couple of days before con. This includes the wristband pickup area, the parade route (about a mile), and the staging area lineup order map. This is where we wait before the parade. It is a perfect time to rehearse what you want to do while marching and take some photos.
Keep checking the Announcements section at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dragonconparade/announcements for all of the latest information. Scroll back in that group to read recent updates. Annie Carter is the head of the parade and she will release all of the official information.
ACCESSIBILITY
The parade route is about a mile of walking on a downtown city street. The pace varies. It is mostly slow but sometimes we will be directed by the parade volunteers to speed up or slow down. If you need mobility assistance, contact Dragon Con's Disability Services, https://www.dragoncon.org/resources/at-the-show/disability. They can help direct you to find scooters to rent and offer helpful advice.
WHAT TO PACK AND BRING
* Pack an umbrella. The parade will go on if there is light rain.
* Bring your own water. The parade supplies one water bottle per person but it is very crowded so for health reasons you shouldn't rely on this. It best to arrive prepared.
* Comfortable shoes. Break them in first. Trust me, you don't want to spend the rest of the weekend in pain that could have been easily avoided. The parade route is about a mile. A long, slow mile on a hot/wet downtown city street. Wear shoes that can handle this and won't get ruined.
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JOIN THE OFFICIAL PARADE SOCIAL MEDIA
Everyone should join this group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dragonconparade is the official source for parade participant news including deadlines, rules, maps, and more. To cut down on duplicate posts in your feed, I will not repost information from their group.
If you have questions for Annie Carter, head of the parade, email her directly at dc_parade at dragoncon.org
Twitter: @dragonconparade , https://twitter.com/dragonconparade
OUR SISTER PARADE GROUP
The Eternal Members and Friends group will be marching next to the Eternal Members and Friends group. This is because they both have the same group leader, Zan Bowden.
Despite the clever "clickbait" names, the costume theme for both groups is more expansive than it might first appear.
VIDEOS
Parade Videos - Witness us in our full glory!
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AFTER THE PARADE - PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP
After the parade we will be getting a professional group photo op with Bryan Humphrey aka Mad Scientist with a Camera. We will travel together straight from the parade to our photo op. The location is the Marquis level of the Marriott. Find the information booth at the bottom of the escalator and then go left. The cost is $10 per person. There are no printouts. You will download your web-friendly photos from the photographer's website during the convention. The higher res versions suitable for printing will be available from the photographer's website after the convention ends. https://bryanhumphrey.zenfolio.com/dragoncon
Spaces are limited and the cost is $10 per person. Payment in advance guarantees your spot. Online payment deadline: Saturday, Aug 3, 2024. PM https://www.facebook.com/EternalZan for payment details. The photographer limits the number of spaces because only a certain number of people will fit in the shot. If there are any spaces still open after the deadline has passed then you are welcome to pay at the convention with cash in American dollars. No gold-pressed Latinum will be accepted.
To be safe, plan to miss the first panel of the day. Also, you may want to change and take a shower afterwards. It can be a hot, sweaty walk. But so worth it!
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WHO IS THE PARADE GROUP LEADER?
The parade group founder and leader is "Eternal Zan" Bowden. I'm a Dragon Con Eternal Member, volunteer, fan panelist, and regular contributor on the annual podcast "50 Days of Dragon Con" at http://www.theuniquegeek.com .
My names rhymes with "Fan Snowed-In." You can learn more about me at www.DragonConEternalMembers.com .
HOW DO I INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN?
If you want to invite a friend who is not on Facebook, send them to our Google form at https://forms.gle/bzu2WnJtFcxGQG4f6.
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* Privacy: The privacy setting of this Facebook event is set to "public." Feel free to invite your friends.
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Where is it happening?
Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Marriott, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States,Atlanta, GeorgiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
