Celebrate Cosplay With Us!

Cosplay is the heart of Sunshine City Scare — the more cosplayers, the more vibrant the con becomes! At Sunshine City Scare 2026, every attendee who arrives in cosplay (homemade or store-bought) is automatically entered into our Celebrate Cosplay Raffle. You’ll receive your raffle ticket with your event wristband when you enter. Suit up, show up, and bring the energy of cosplay!

Want extra chances?  For attendees in cosplay/costumes only- you can buy additional raffle entries for $1 each all day long at the ticket window.

Prizes

• 1 free hotel night at Anime St. Pete 2026 (Sept. 26-27)
• 1 VIP ticket to Anime St. Pete 2026 (Sept. 26-27) 
• 1 free hotel night at Holiday St. Pete (Nov. 21-22)
• 1 VIP ticket to Holiday St. Pete (Nov. 21-22) 

All Ages Can Participate

Cosplayers of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate! Hotel night prizes may be awarded to attendees under 18. In these cases, ASP staff will follow up directly with a parent or guardian to confirm and arrange the prize.

Winner Announcements

Winners are drawn each day at 3 PM, right before the Craftsmanship Cosplay Contests on the main stage. You must be present to w