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Description: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo is one of the Midwest's fastest-growing comic, pop-culture, and cosplay centric "Comic-Con"'s of the region. Celebrities, artists, voice actors and the like are all invited each year to the McCormick Place Center in Chicago each year to celebrate all things pop culture, and to give their fans what they want; a place to geek out over all their favorite media
Date: April 11th, 2024 - April 13th, 2024. (Condensed: 04/11/2025 - 04/13/2025)
Location: McCormick Place Center South Building, Chicago IL. (Google Maps link here.)
Event Website:
2025 Will be our second year as official exhibitors of C2E2 following our massively successful run of 2024. A lot will stay the same from before in regards to logistics aside from heavier delegation and more involvement of our new Battalions and outside regiment staff guests!
C2E2 Health and Safety Protocols
The Spreadsheets:
Confirmed "Boots on Ground":
Hotel Reservations: Here (Sold Out)
Looking For Room: Find a Room
Booth Signup: Volunteer Sheet
Badge Purchase: HERE - 3 Day Passes Sold Out
Dinner Plans:
Given the size of our group we'll be ordering pizza and using our original photoshoot space near the Hilton Garden Inn Skywalk for dinner. They have tons of couches and furnishings we can move around as needed once the convention center is closed for the day.
Dinner will be at 8pm CST with food for catering ordered at most an hour to 24 hours prior if possible. Payment info via Venmo will be provided closer to the event and must be paid beforehand. Cash will not be accepted so that we can more readily track who did or did not pay.
Make sure to fill out the form here to get in on the order. If you have any dietary restricts please reach out. We'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pizza Preferences
Photoshoot:
Official C2E2 Meet Up:
Description: The 405th Infantry Division is the worlds' premiere Halo based costuming organization. Our members enjoy expressing and sharing their interest in costuming with others in the fan community by creating and wearing costumes and props that represent characters from the Halo universe which includes but is not limited to Halo-based video games Comics books TV and more! Come join humanities heroes at C2E2 and experience the legendary Spartans up close and personal and walk away with photos to relive the memories any day!
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 1:00PM - 1:45PM
Location: Grand Concourse Meetups
Main 405th Shoot Details:
The photoshoot will be on Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Time: 8:00AM
Indoor Shoot: From the right from Hyatt-side convention center entrance, by escalators.
Photographer Information:
Emp Frosty
JTF4
Shoot Details:
All group photos that are listed as staple 405th posing and groups will be available for free to all members, and payment is NOT required to participate in the shoot. It is encouraged for professional personal and group content. A list will be curated for the photographers beforehand and they will run this as a tight schedule to allow time for custom content/groups/videos per my directive.
After the shoot, we will proceed from our shoot sight demonstrating a "Show of Force" walk from site to the main convention floor, large C2E2 letters, and perform what we can of a large lap/walk through of the center within reason. It is encouraged during this time to play your part of the Halo Universe; be courteous, be inspiring, and keep it clean.
Location: See Above for Directions
Individual and Small Group Photos
Frosty and JTF have set up a sheet for people to sign up to get individual and/or small group shots with instructions on how to sign up. Please be mindful when signing up to only select a couple initially so that everyone who wants in has a chance to do so. If there are open slots after that then people can select more. Also be sure to check what booth shifts you have signed up to help with and make sure that they don't overlap with your photo slots. Be mindful of the commitments you've made.
Photo Slots
I've also been told that if other photographers want to join in taking photos that they are welcome to add themselves as photographers.
Booth:
We've been confirmed for a 20x30 booth!
Passes:
These are the individuals who have been confirmed to be receiving comp passes.
NobleofDeath16
Fallen
MrJamin
Emp Frosty
JTF4
SSGLordBert
SSGLordErne
SSGLordElmo
Skidmorpheus
Nerdman
SigmaProps
YTunz
PANELS:
We will not have any panels this year
Updates
Join the Discord to make sure you're getting the most up-to-date info.
discord.gg
Date: April 11th, 2024 - April 13th, 2024. (Condensed: 04/11/2025 - 04/13/2025)
Location: McCormick Place Center South Building, Chicago IL. (Google Maps link here.)
Event Website:
C2E2
- For anyone who plans on driving each day or keeping their car in any location, It's highly suggested to bypass Lot A and Lot B and go straight for Lot C. Not only has it proven to always have space, it is also always the last lot the con will attempt filling. Saturday it is always suggested to embark on the journey to the con early for Saturday because of how fast these lots fill up. As well as that, the walk to and from Lot C yield wonderful areas for photo shoots, whether they be indoor or outdoor. Inclement weather this year, in particular, must be factored in due to how early the convention will be.
- Plan for heavy security routines each day of the conventions. Make sure your weapons are properly tagged before the convention to expedite the trip through the metal detectors and with staff as each day passes by. You will have to pass through them every time you leave the con's main area so make those trips in and out counts.
- This convention varies in how strict they are on how present your pass must be while on the show floor. I suggest integrating your lanyard/pass into your suits for ease of access and easy to hide for photos. ( One of our members has a perfect example of this by his magnetics on his suit concealing the lanyard and he is able to remove the plate with ease in checkpoints)
- The Hyatt hotel is directly connected to the convention center and makes for a large hub of pre and post con day activities. As well as that, it has a few bars and a restaurant connected to it. It makes for a great space as well to plan out daily activities with friends and other members. Unfortunately, you have to go through security to go from the Lot C approach entrance to the hotel and vice versa each time. Goes back to the saying, Make your trips count. Carrying quick repair kits with a handler or on your suit is suggested for this con in particular. You can also bypass walking the long haul through the con center by walking out the Hyatt and around to the Hilton, which is a measly 7 minute walk.
- The green line runs through and to McCormick Place. While this info will not help everyone it is good to note.
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (Connected to Con Center) (HERE)
- Marriott Marquis Chicago (Connected to Con Center) (HERE)
- Hilton Garden Inn (West McCormick) (HERE)
- The Wheeler Mansion (HERE)
- Chicago South Loop Hotel (HERE)
2025 Will be our second year as official exhibitors of C2E2 following our massively successful run of 2024. A lot will stay the same from before in regards to logistics aside from heavier delegation and more involvement of our new Battalions and outside regiment staff guests!
C2E2 Health and Safety Protocols
The Spreadsheets:
Confirmed "Boots on Ground":
- Spidermonkey60
- JTF4
- CallumWinree
- nerdman234
- Purplehazey
- SSGLordBert
- SSGLordElmo
- SSGLordErne
- MrJamin
- Wicked Demon 15
- marinesniper
- Negativecacti + 1
- RunsOnStories
- MrBones
- OFiveTwo
- SigmaProps
- Wayward Flood
- Rosebud
- Parzival
- moderndaymarc
- Fallen
- ajiajiaji
- SeaSickle
- SpartanSweed
- SamuelHan
- Skidmorpheus
- NobleofDeath16
- BHE Photos
- MistyFox
- Wraith0912
- KaeSpoon
- SoleofDeath
- antrodite
- S1RK00SH
- Benton188
- ManicPapaSmurf
- Unfit Armory
Emp Frosty- RandomRanger - Saturday
- Slayer241489
- WylieCoyote074
- Wing - Saturday/Sunday
- YTunz
- Lifetohaven
- KitKatGoose
- First Strike
- Satan Farted
- WandererTJ +1
- KGSupreme
- Spideyman64
- M21
- CrimsonViper97
- N8TEBB
- OperatorRex
- Coratana
- MosquitoBandito
- elizabizzle22
- Bonkers70
Hotel Reservations: Here (Sold Out)
Looking For Room: Find a Room
Booth Signup: Volunteer Sheet
Badge Purchase: HERE - 3 Day Passes Sold Out
Dinner Plans:
Given the size of our group we'll be ordering pizza and using our original photoshoot space near the Hilton Garden Inn Skywalk for dinner. They have tons of couches and furnishings we can move around as needed once the convention center is closed for the day.
Dinner will be at 8pm CST with food for catering ordered at most an hour to 24 hours prior if possible. Payment info via Venmo will be provided closer to the event and must be paid beforehand. Cash will not be accepted so that we can more readily track who did or did not pay.
Make sure to fill out the form here to get in on the order. If you have any dietary restricts please reach out. We'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pizza Preferences
Photoshoot:
Official C2E2 Meet Up:
Description: The 405th Infantry Division is the worlds' premiere Halo based costuming organization. Our members enjoy expressing and sharing their interest in costuming with others in the fan community by creating and wearing costumes and props that represent characters from the Halo universe which includes but is not limited to Halo-based video games Comics books TV and more! Come join humanities heroes at C2E2 and experience the legendary Spartans up close and personal and walk away with photos to relive the memories any day!
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 1:00PM - 1:45PM
Location: Grand Concourse Meetups
Main 405th Shoot Details:
The photoshoot will be on Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Time: 8:00AM
Indoor Shoot: From the right from Hyatt-side convention center entrance, by escalators.
Photographer Information:
JTF4
Shoot Details:
All group photos that are listed as staple 405th posing and groups will be available for free to all members, and payment is NOT required to participate in the shoot. It is encouraged for professional personal and group content. A list will be curated for the photographers beforehand and they will run this as a tight schedule to allow time for custom content/groups/videos per my directive.
After the shoot, we will proceed from our shoot sight demonstrating a "Show of Force" walk from site to the main convention floor, large C2E2 letters, and perform what we can of a large lap/walk through of the center within reason. It is encouraged during this time to play your part of the Halo Universe; be courteous, be inspiring, and keep it clean.
Location: See Above for Directions
Individual and Small Group Photos
Frosty and JTF have set up a sheet for people to sign up to get individual and/or small group shots with instructions on how to sign up. Please be mindful when signing up to only select a couple initially so that everyone who wants in has a chance to do so. If there are open slots after that then people can select more. Also be sure to check what booth shifts you have signed up to help with and make sure that they don't overlap with your photo slots. Be mindful of the commitments you've made.
Photo Slots
I've also been told that if other photographers want to join in taking photos that they are welcome to add themselves as photographers.
Booth:
We've been confirmed for a 20x30 booth!
Passes:
These are the individuals who have been confirmed to be receiving comp passes.
NobleofDeath16
Fallen
MrJamin
JTF4
SSGLordBert
SSGLordErne
SSGLordElmo
Skidmorpheus
Nerdman
SigmaProps
YTunz
PANELS:
We will not have any panels this year
Updates
Join the Discord to make sure you're getting the most up-to-date info.
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