Forward planning... DragonCon 2017

[dragonhawkz (Chris Moxey)]

O.k. I know that this is seriously early to be planning this, however if I'm going to do it, I'll need tickets and flights etc.

I'm considering coming over from the UK to attend DragonCon, and would like to know where I would stand in terms of taking part in the parade or having it marked against my troop record.

Obviously I'd buy the tickets etc, but would I be able to count it as a troop at all please?

Many thanks in advance.

[loosetoon (Steve Vitale)]

Hi Chris. Yes, the DragonCon parade counts as an official troop. Signing up for table duty during the Con is also a troop for each day you sign up.
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[dragonhawkz (Chris Moxey)]

Thank you so much.

That's made my evening, UK time. I'm over the moon about that. Thanks again.

[Leia (Vera Campbell)]

I had a question about the parade. I hadn't seen any sign ups on the forum in the event thread, and registration has come and gone. I had reserved a spot just in case to make sure I could march, but the organizer wants us whose groups reserve spots to give them up. Before I do, is there a limit to the number of spots we have?
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[loosetoon (Steve Vitale)]

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Separate from the parade, you're definitely not too early to be planning for Dragoncon. It's a very busy weekend in Atlanta, so if you haven't already made a hotel reservation you should start looking. The host hotels are already full, but there are still a number of good options if you haven't already made arrangements. The Dragoncon Hotel Connection page on facebook will be your friend in this case.

[dragonhawkz (Chris Moxey)]

Thanks for all of the information.

The hotel is already booked, unfortunately not one of the associated hotels, but it should not be too bad.

In terms of parade registration, I'm a little confused by the different answers, if I'm not able to participate, it's OK, just a shame. My travel companion will be trooping with 501st.

Thanks again.

[loosetoon (Steve Vitale)]

We all troop together as an overall Star Wars group, and then march as our separate Legions. If you are a member of the Rebel Legion, you can troop with the Rebel Legion and will not have to register yourself. You will be able to pick up your wristband on Friday (the parade is Saturday morning) at the 501st fan table.
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[dragonhawkz (Chris Moxey)]

Thanks Steve,
I've signed up to the Georgia site, as has my travel companion.

Hopefully we'll work out the site in time to sign up.
Many thanks.

[JediMomtoThree ()]

Another question about the DC parade -- I'm part of the Florida Legion, but I've never marched with the RL in the parade...

I'll keep an eye out for signups in August, where is the 501st table typically? Is that the one in the Marriott, usually by the small DC shop?

[Phrog (Beth Spires)]

Correct. The 501st and RL tables are usually next to each other near the DragonCon store in the Marriott.

For the DC parade, you just need to pick up a badge at the 501st table on Friday and then show up at the staging area on Saturday morning. DragonCon has a shuttle for parade participants that will take you to the staging area. As we get closer to DC event specifics will be posted in the DC thread.

Beth
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[dragonhawkz (Chris Moxey)]

I have requested this on the Georgia forum directly, but please can someone alter my sign up for the Star Wars encounters troop. Please can I ask that my costume is updated to Jyn Erso.

Many thanks