⚠️ Important announcement: due to enhanced safety measures being taken by the City of Pittsburgh, 10th Street will be closed underneath the convention center both ways on Thursday, July 3. Shuttles will be re-routed using our Saturday pick-up and drop-off points. Registration pick-up will still start from the 10th Street entrance to Hall D (accessible by foot/sidewalk).

Helpful convention resources 📌

☎️Hotline: 412-723-8779
🗺Con Map: https://www.anthrocon.org/convention-maps-2025/
📅Con Schedule: https://anthrocon.sched.com/
🚌Shuttle Buses: https://www.anthrocon.org/shuttle-buses/
💰Dealers Map: https://www.anthrocon.org/dealers/
🖥Livestream: anthrocon.tv

📸 Luau #AC2025 #Anthrocon

Remember that standard check-in times for hotels are either 3 or 4 PM! Please be patient with all our hotels as we have *massive* crowd coming in today.

Also, show some love and tip the hotel staff if they help you with your luggage! ❤️

📸 Kavaeric

ℹ️ Note to attendees: the convention center is NOT OPEN today. Please enjoy the rest of the city and your hotel today, and you'll be able to access the convention center tomorrow once you've got your registration badge.

A reminder, tomorrow (Thursday) is pre-reg pickup ONLY!

Picking up your #Anthrocon #AC2025 pre-registration tomorrow?

🕗 Lines open 12-8pm starting street level of DLCC
🪪 Have your government-issued photo ID ready
🧒 Minors: bring required forms (and parent/guardian if required)
💳 On-site purchase starts Friday

📸 Tobee

Fursuiters: stay hydrated and cooled with our Fursuit Headless Zones starting on Thursday! #Anthrocon #AC2025

💛 Near Main Events
💛 Dealers Room near Charity Booth
💛 Westin 3rd Floor near Allegheny Ballroom
💛 DLCC Street Level in East Lobby
💛 Block Party near Courtyard (Saturday only)

📸 Kaze

🙌 IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF #Anthrocon 2025 🙌

We'll get things kicked off starting with:

Pre-registration pickup: 12-8pm
Opening Ceremonies: 5pm
Panels
Nightly Dances

Convention schedule: https://anthrocon.sched.com/

We can't wait to see you here; our team will do our best to make your con a smooth and fun time! ❤️

📸 Kaze

🚌 Shuttle buses are now operating! Starting at 8am each convention day, you'll find shuttles dropping off and picking up for #Anthrocon attendees. You can find live tracking and route details on our website! All buses are ADA-compliant

Info and tracking: https://www.anthrocon.org/shuttle-buses/

ℹ️ REMINDERS FOR REGISTRATION

⚠️Today is PRE-REGISTRATION PICKUP ONLY (on-site purchase starts tomorrow)
🕗 Registration accepting people in line from 12pm to 8pm at street level beneath the DLCC
🪪 Have your government-issued photo ID ready

#Anthrocon #AC2025

📸 Nightdragon

Need information or help during the con? #Anthrocon #AC2025

ℹ️ Convention Operations (DLCC 309): information, lost and found, accessibility, and volunteering

❤️ Safety (DLCC 308): medical, incidents and reports, other safety and security concerns

Have you checked out the schedule yet for all the events, hours, locations and more info for #Anthrocon #AC2025? It's your key to finding all the events and areas you'll want to attend this weekend!

📅 Schedule: anthrocon.sched.com

We appreciate everyone's patience with our new line system this year! After the opening crowd, we've cleared out everyone from outside and moved inside.

Pre-registration pickup is still open until 8pm today - pre-reg and on-site purchase starts tomorrow at 9am #Anthrocon #AC2025

Need a place to store your stuff? Pop Up Lockers has you covered with secure and accessible paid storage all weekend long! Visit them on the 4th Floor of the convention center, near DLCC 405.

📅 Single day or weekend rentals available
🖥 Reserve online: bit.ly/PUL-ANTHRO

Coming up on stage: Opening Ceremonies!

Taking place in the Main Ballroom from 5-6pm. Arrive early to get your seats!

🖥 Stream: anthrocon.tv

Need to stay connected at the con? 🌐📲

The DLCC is offering a discounted wifi rate to convention attendees at $10 for 24 hours (from time of purchase), suitable for basic messaging and surfing the internet (not for media / streaming)

To join, connect to the “.DLCC_Premium” network and follow the instructions.

Looking to liven up your evening? Head over to the City Winery (located in the Strip District) for a new comedy show featuring four of the fandom's comics, starting at 7pm! Food and drink available for purchase at the venue.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GWoMqb4WmR5McFsS8

Accessible by foot, vehicle, or on our Red Route shuttle route (Hampton Inn stop) #Anthrocon #AC2025

Reminder for attendees: we appreciate the creativity of the fandom, but please remember not to affix any stickers, posters, or other objects to any walls or surfaces in our venues! Dedicated sticker boards are set out around the convention space! #Anthrocon

📸 Kavaeric

Looking for an alternate way to get around town? 🐇💨

A new service, Gray Hare Express, is offering cart shuttle services for a fee of $5/person to hotels in the downtown and North Shore areas. Look for their logo and red golf carts by the DLCC shuttle stop! #Anthrocon #AC2025

Get ready for the next battle! The first Paws of Fury 2025 charity event is live with our TEKKEN 8 championship in the Westin Gaming area (second floor)!

💳 $5 Charity Donation for Entry (Digital Payments Only)

Stream: twitch.tv/AnthroconGaming

Schedule: anthrocon.sched.com