Cosplay

Get In The Game by Getting In Character

Cosplayers from all fandoms come to LI Retro to share their passion for their favorite game, anime, comic, film or art. All attendees are welcome to share their passion and dress up as the character or concept of their choice.

The LI Retro Cosplay Masquerade, featuring all attendees willingly to participate, will be held in the main Planetarium theatre of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Entrants to the LI Retro Cosplay Masquerade can compete for the best embodiment of their chosen character.

Stay tune for more details into the upcoming LI Retro Cosplay Masquerade. In the meantime, see some of the amazing cosplay that has happened over the years at LI Retro.

Cosplay judging panel for the LI Retro Cosplay Masquerade

The Flash and Sue Storm cosplayers at LI Retro

Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess Cosplay at LI Retro

Where's Waldo cosplay at LI Retro — Where’s Waldo cosplay at LI Retro

Cammy and Darth Vaider cosplay at LI Retro

Share your cosplay against the incredible backdrop of LI Retro's Hangar Arcade — Share your cosplay against the incredible backdrop of LI Retro’s Hangar Arcade

1st Place: $400

2nd Place: $100

3rd Place: $50

You can enter the Cosplay Contest online or in person. The Adults Cosplay Contest is for contestants aged 15+. Anyone 14 and younger can enter the Kids Cosplay Contest.
No nudity of any kind. Keep it family friendly.
No profanity, political, or religious statements are allowed. Keep it family friendly.
Any realistic weapon-type props must have clear indications that they are fake.
No projectiles of any kind are allowed on stage. Whatever goes on with you must get off with you.
Do not enter a cosplay that you’ve won an award with within the past year. Be fair to your fellow cosplayers.
Line up 30 minutes prior to the contest. The judges will go through the line to begin asking preliminary pre-judging questions prior to you taking the stage. They may ask you more questions once you are on stage.

Kids Cosplay Contest

Prizes: Coming Soon

Sunday, August 14th, 1PM

There is no Pre-Registration for the Kids Cosplay Contest. You will be able to sign up the day of the contest.

You can enter the Cosplay Contest online or in person. The Adults Cosplay Contest is for contestants aged 15+. Anyone 14 and younger can enter the Kids Cosplay Contest.
No nudity of any kind. Keep it family friendly.
No profanity, political, or religious statements are allowed. Keep it family friendly.
Any realistic weapon-type props must have clear indications that they are fake.
No projectiles of any kind are allowed on stage. Whatever goes on with you must get off with you.
Do not enter a cosplay that you’ve won an award with within the past year. Be fair to your fellow cosplayers.
Line up 30 minutes prior to the contest. The judges will go through the line to begin asking preliminary pre-judging questions prior to you taking the stage. They may ask you more questions once you are on stage.