Everything you need to know about Dragon Con 2022
Access Atlanta Staff
What was once a small sci-fi and fantasy convention has become one of the biggest conventions in the South.
The 36th annual Dragon Con is coming to Atlanta in just a few weeks, and the convention is set to return to pre-pandemic programming and attendance levels. Last year, Dragon Con implemented parade restrictions and slashed attendance to roughly 40,000 — down from 80,000 in 2019. This year, attendance is expected to be 50% higher than in 2021, and the parade is once again open to the public.
The festival is Sept. 1-5, spanning Labor Day weekend in Atlanta.
Where is it?
The conference is held in five “host hotels” in downtown Atlanta throughout the day and night: the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the Hilton Atlanta, the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, and the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Sky bridges connect the Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton hotels, making it easy to travel between them. AmericasMart Buildings One and Two host additional events and activities.
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