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| + | {{Infobox convention | ||
| + | |name = Furrydelphia | ||
| + | |logo = [[File:FurrydelphiaLogo.jpg|200px|Furrydelphia logo]] | ||
| + | |subject = Furry | ||
| + | |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[w:Philadelphia|Phildelphia]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}} | ||
| + | |url = https://www.furrydelphia.org/ | ||
| + | |status = Ongoing | ||
| + | |first = August 17-20, 2017 | ||
| + | |final = | ||
| + | |organizer = Furrydelphia, Inc. | ||
| + | |charity = | ||
| + | |resources = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''Furrydelphia''' is a [[furry convention]] that was held in [[w:King_of_Prussia,_Pennsylvania|King of Prussia]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA from 2017 to 2021 and is being held in [[w:Philadelphia|Phildelphia]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] in 2022. | ||
| − | + | Furrydelphia is owned and operated by '''Furrydelphia, Inc'''., which is organized as a [[w:501(c)(3) organization|501c3 charity group]].<ref>[https://furrydelphia.org/about/ "About Us"] on the Furrydelphia website. Retrieved June 7, 2022.</ref> | |
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| − | + | ==2017== | |
| − | + | [[File:Furrydelphia2017Logo.jpg|right|300px]] | |
| − | + | The first Furrydelphia was held over August 17-20, 2017,<ref name="Tweet">[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/799728919683469316 Tweet] on the Furrydelphia account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.</ref> at the [[w:DoubleTree|DoubleTree]] hotel in King of Prussia.<ref name="Tweet"/> | |
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| − | + | The convention theme was "Heist of the Century", and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Wintersnowolf|Lady Rain]] and [[Space Cat Creations]]. | |
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| − | + | Furrydelphia 2017 saw 718 attendees, including 127 [[fursuiter]]s in the [[fursuit parade]].<ref name="Tweet1">[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/899397755357081601 Tweet] on the Furrydelphia account on Twitter. Dated August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> The convention's [[charity]] was the Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue, for which was raised $4,260.<ref name="Tweet1"/> | |
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| − | + | ===Staff=== | |
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| − | + | The senior staff of Furrydelphia 2017 were: | |
| − | + | * [[Drayne the Wolf]]: convention [[chairman]] | |
| − | + | * [[Higgawits]]: vice-chairman, secretary | |
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| − | + | ===Controversy=== | |
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| − | + | Prior to the convention, Furrydelphia staff saw "a staggeringly high number of people speak out{{cn}} against the attendance of certain individuals who identified with particular hate groups.{{who}} For the general safety of all other attendees",<ref name="Tweet2">[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/897277426283286533 Tweet] on the Furrydelphia account on Twitter. Dated August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> with evidence of "violent threatening behavior from a few specific individuals." In the interest of public safety, and to create a "safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly environment" for other attendees, these individuals were not permitted to attend the convention.<ref name="Tweet2"/> | |
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| − | + | ==2018== | |
| − | + | [[File:Furrydelphia2018Logo.jpg|right|300px]] | |
| − | + | The second Furrydelphia was held over August 10-12, 2018,<ref name="Tweet3">[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/956007832301776897 Tweet] on the Furrydelphia account on Twitter. Dated January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.</ref> at the DoubleTree Valley Forge in King of Prussia.<ref name="Tweet3"/> | |
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| − | + | The convention theme was "Rocky's Roastery: The Furry Cafe".<ref name="Tweet3"/> and the [[guest of honor]] was [[Hyena Agenda]]. | |
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| − | + | Furrydelphia 2018 saw 903 attendees. The convention's [[charity]] was the Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue, for which was raised $5,300. | |
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| − | + | ===Staff=== | |
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| − | + | The senior staff of Furrydelphia 2018 were: | |
| − | + | * [[Drayne the Wolf]]: convention [[chairman]] | |
| − | + | * [[Higgawits]]: vice-chairman, secretary | |
| − | + | * [[Fray the Husky]]: pubic safety director | |
| − | + | * [[Yuukari]]: attendee services director | |
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| + | ==2019== | ||
| + | [[File:Furrydelphia2019CelticKnights.jpg|right|100px|Furrydelphia 2019: Celtic Knights]] | ||
| + | The third Furrydelphia was held August 16-18, 2019,<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/1057331319263367168 "Everyone, we are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Valley Forge Casino Resort Radisson Hotel, our continuing partnership with the @BellaReedPBR, and our guests of honor @rukiscroax and @KyellGold. We can't wait to bring you all together on August 16-18, 2019!"] - Furrydelphia, Twitter (October 30, 2018)</ref> at the Valley Forge Casino Resort Radisson Hotel with guests of honor [[Rukis]] and [[Kyell Gold]]. The charity continues to be Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue. | ||
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| + | Furrydelphia 2019 saw 1332 attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/1164706318827106304 on the Furrydelphia twitter. Retrieved December 19, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==2020== | ||
| + | [[File:VirtualFurrydelphia2020.png|right|300px|Virtual Furrydelphia 2020]] | ||
| + | Due to the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, the in-person venue for Furrydelphia 2020 was postponed, however, an [[online furry convention|online instance of the convention]] was formed, dubbed "Furrydelphia Virtualcon: Stay-At-Home". [https://virtual.furrydelphia.org/ Features] included chatrooms on Discord and Telegram, a Twitch livestream, and a [[VRChat]] [https://www.vrchat.com/home/launch?worldId=wrld_6691978a-6845-4080-9cd3-2930bb4e52c5 world] of the convention center. | ||
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| + | ==2021== | ||
| + | [[File:FurrydelphiaGalacticFleet.png|right|125px|Furrydelphia 2021: Galactic Fleet]] | ||
| + | The fourth Furrydelphia was to be held in 2020, but was postponed to August 12-15, 2021 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. | ||
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| + | Furrydelphia 2021 saw 1554 attendees. | ||
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| + | ==2022== | ||
| + | The fifth Furrydelphia is an upcoming event to be held on August 26-28, 2022 at a new location, Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia. The theme is "Galatic Fleet" which was originally the 2020 theme before COVID-19. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | * [http://twitter.com/Furrydelphia Furrydelphia] on [[Twitter]] | ||
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| Furrydelphia | |
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| Status | Ongoing |
| First iteration | August 17-20, 2017 |
| Organizer(s) | Furrydelphia, Inc. |
| Subject | Furry |
Furrydelphia is a furry convention that was held in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA from 2017 to 2021 and is being held in Phildelphia, Pennsylvania in 2022.
Furrydelphia is owned and operated by Furrydelphia, Inc., which is organized as a 501c3 charity group.[1]
Contents
2017
The first Furrydelphia was held over August 17-20, 2017,[2] at the DoubleTree hotel in King of Prussia.[2]
The convention theme was "Heist of the Century", and the guests of honor were Lady Rain and Space Cat Creations.
Furrydelphia 2017 saw 718 attendees, including 127 fursuiters in the fursuit parade.[3] The convention's charity was the Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue, for which was raised $4,260.[3]
Staff
The senior staff of Furrydelphia 2017 were:
- Drayne the Wolf: convention chairman
- Higgawits: vice-chairman, secretary
Controversy
Prior to the convention, Furrydelphia staff saw "a staggeringly high number of people speak out[citation needed] against the attendance of certain individuals who identified with particular hate groups.[who?] For the general safety of all other attendees",[4] with evidence of "violent threatening behavior from a few specific individuals." In the interest of public safety, and to create a "safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly environment" for other attendees, these individuals were not permitted to attend the convention.[4]
2018
The second Furrydelphia was held over August 10-12, 2018,[5] at the DoubleTree Valley Forge in King of Prussia.[5]
The convention theme was "Rocky's Roastery: The Furry Cafe".[5] and the guest of honor was Hyena Agenda.
Furrydelphia 2018 saw 903 attendees. The convention's charity was the Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue, for which was raised $5,300.
Staff
The senior staff of Furrydelphia 2018 were:
- Drayne the Wolf: convention chairman
- Higgawits: vice-chairman, secretary
- Fray the Husky: pubic safety director
- Yuukari: attendee services director
2019
The third Furrydelphia was held August 16-18, 2019,[6] at the Valley Forge Casino Resort Radisson Hotel with guests of honor Rukis and Kyell Gold. The charity continues to be Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue.
Furrydelphia 2019 saw 1332 attendees.[7]
2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person venue for Furrydelphia 2020 was postponed, however, an online instance of the convention was formed, dubbed "Furrydelphia Virtualcon: Stay-At-Home". Features included chatrooms on Discord and Telegram, a Twitch livestream, and a VRChat world of the convention center.
2021
The fourth Furrydelphia was to be held in 2020, but was postponed to August 12-15, 2021 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Furrydelphia 2021 saw 1554 attendees.
2022
The fifth Furrydelphia is an upcoming event to be held on August 26-28, 2022 at a new location, Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia. The theme is "Galatic Fleet" which was originally the 2020 theme before COVID-19.
References
- ↑ "About Us" on the Furrydelphia website. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tweet on the Furrydelphia account on Twitter. Dated November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tweet on the Furrydelphia account on Twitter. Dated August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tweet on the Furrydelphia account on Twitter. Dated August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Tweet on the Furrydelphia account on Twitter. Dated January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Everyone, we are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Valley Forge Casino Resort Radisson Hotel, our continuing partnership with the @BellaReedPBR, and our guests of honor @rukiscroax and @KyellGold. We can't wait to bring you all together on August 16-18, 2019!" - Furrydelphia, Twitter (October 30, 2018)
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/1164706318827106304 on the Furrydelphia twitter. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
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