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LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 1101 Lincoln Street Columbia SC 29201 
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SUMMARY:SODA CITY COMIC CON
DESCRIPTION:Soda City Comic Con is the premiere comic event in the Midlands. With over 150 artists, vendors, guests and cosplayers, there's something for every member of your family! We encourage you to come see how amazing pop culture can be! 

August 24th & 25th
Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm

OTHER GROUPS INVITED - TBD
PASSES PROVIDED - TBD
PARKING & FEES - Parking lot next to the convention center & parking garage across from the convention center. FEES - No info at this time

NOTES & CON PROTOCOLS:
-Table & Booth space to be determined. Last year we were in a very hot, crowded hallway with no secure changing area and 1 backdrop with 1 table. 
-Plan on dressing in the restroom, parking lot or your hotel unless we are provided a changing area. Will update as needed.
-Unfortunately, there will be no eating space available due to small amount of space being provided. Plan on using the Con Concession area for eating.
-If you don't plan on buying food or drinks at the con, we suggest you pack your own as it will not be provided by the event.
-PLEASE NO FOOD OR DRINK near backdrops, member costumes, props & booth tables to avoid damages. Bottled water ONLY.
-Consuming alcoholic beverages while working the booth in or out of costume is STRICTLY PROHIBITED per LFL standards
-All troopers signed up on the forums will need to spend a 2-hour minimum in costume and/or help manning table. Leaving the booth in costume does not count within those 2 hours.
-All troopers sign up on the forums will also need to fill out the sign in sheet in order to receive troop credit for mission reports.
-If you decide to leave the booth while on duty, please inform fellow members so they can cover your spot.
-Members in attendance are responsible for their own costumes, props and children they bring. Children are to be supervised at all times. 
-To troop the event and get credit for it, you must do so in an APPROVED costume. Any costumes in progress must have written approval by Command Staff sent to the Garrison POC for this event.
- Please govern yourself professionally and be courteous to all costume members & attendees

SCCC UPDATE 8.13.24
CLEAR BAG POLICY – If you are working the booth, you do not have to abide by the clear bag policy. If you are coming as a guest, then you will need to follow the policy.
FOOD & DRINK – The convention center will have a strict no outside food & drink policy, so coolers are not allowed
PROP WEAPONS – are allowed at this event
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