Cosplay, a portmanteau of "costume play", is an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character.

Cosplay is a place for cosplayers, photographers and fans to celebrate the cosplay hobby. thousands of cosplayers participate in this fun activity.

Cosplayers often interact to create a subculture, and a broader use of the term "cosplay" applies to any costumed role-playing in venues.