Rules | Decadence NYE 2023

Rules

* Rules subject to change without notice. Rules subject to security discretion.
NO Re-entry/Ins & Outs
NO Refunds or Exchanges
NO Sitting on Designated Dance Floor Areas
NO Moshing, Crowd Surfing or Stage Diving
NO Unauthorized/Unlicensed Vendors Allowed
NO Unauthorized Solicitations, Handbills, Sampling, Give-Aways, etc.

For your safety and the safety of others, guests and their possessions are subject to inspection as a condition of admittance. Please have your bags open and available for inspection. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Convention Center.

Convention Center Management reserves final decision on items brought into the venue.

Re-entry is not permitted except in designated emergencies. Private vending (including tickets) is prohibited. Intoxicated patrons may be denied admittance.

Bag Policy:
To provide the safest possible environment for everyone, we’d like to reiterate the bag/purse policy for Decadence this year. Please note that items beyond what is listed below will not be allowed into the event.
– OK Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
– OK Small clutch bag or purse no larger than 6.5″ x 4.5″, with or without a strap
– NO large purses, bags or backpacks of any kind (including plush style)

PLEASE USE YOUR GOOD JUDGEMENT AND BRING ONLY WHAT YOU REALLY NEED. IF SOMETHING IS QUESTIONABLE, JUST DON’T BRING IT. KEEP IT SIMPLE & SAFE


PROHIBITED ITEMS
* Rules subject to change without notice. Rules subject to security discretion
NO Illegal Substances
NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
NO Marijuana, marijuana products, and associated paraphernalia
NO Laser Pointers
NO Pacifiers, Nasal Spray or Eye Drops
NO Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
NO LED Light Gloves, LED Finger Lights or LED Hand Light Toys
NO Hula Hoops
NO Containers, packages or larger quantities of glow sticks
NO Balloons
NO Totems
NO Large Chains or Spiked Jewelry
NO Stickers, Flyers, Banners or Posters
NO Backpacks
NO Large Purses or Bags
NO Stuffed Animals or Dolls (Including Plush Backpacks)
NO Open Packs of Cigarettes or Unsealed Tampons (Upon Entry)
NO Open Chapstick or Lipgloss
NO Outside Food or Beverages (Including Alcohol and Candy)
NO Gum
NO Weapons of any Kind (Includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Fireworks, etc.)
NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio (No Detachable Lenses, Tripods, Big Zooms or Commercial Use Rigs)
NO Video Cameras including GoPro’s
NO Large Purses, Bags or Backpacks of any Kind (including plush style)


ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
* Rules subject to change without notice. Rules subject to security discretion
OK One empty water bottle to be used at the free water stations
OK Face masks
OK Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras
OK Cell Phones
OK Sunglasses
OK Hats
OK Flags (No poles)
OK Lighters
OK Closed Packs of Cigarettes
OK Sealed/Wrapped Tampons
OK Earplugs
OK Sealed Chapstick and Lipgloss
OK Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry
OK Individual, limited quantities of glow sticks
OK Sealed Packs of Gum
OK Prescription medications only if in original container with original label (Must match ID)
OK Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
OK Small clutch bag or purse no larger than 6.5″ x 4.5″, with or without a strap


THIS EVENT IS 18+. THOSE WITHOUT AN ACCEPTABLE FORM OF ID AS PROOF OF AGE WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION FOR ENTRY TO Decadence
US and Canadian citizens must show one of the following:
– Government issued passport
– State/Province issued driver’s license or identification card (hard copy)
– Combination of paper (temporary) State/Province issued driver’s license or identification card AND expired hard copy (must have both)
– US military ID
– Merchant Marine ID
– Tribal ID (not all accepted)
– US Possessions issued ID

Citizens of countries other than the US or Canada must show the following:
– Valid government issued passport (A photo copy of a passport not an acceptable proof of age and will not grant entry)

UNACCEPTABLE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION FOR ENTRY TO DECADENCE NYE
– School identification
– Consular identification
– Licenses issued in countries other than the U.S. or Canada
– Expired identification of any kind
– Birth certificates
– Xerox copies of any identification
– Fishing licenses
– Health Cards
– Temporary Paper State/Province ID (unless accompanied by expired hard copy ID)