DesignerCon kicks off as Anaheim Convention Center's 1st major in-person event since pandemic

This year, anyone who attends will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test to get in.

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Sunday, November 14, 2021
DesignerCon in full effect this weekend at Anaheim Convention Center
The Anaheim Convention Center opened its doors Saturday morning to one of the largest designer toy and pop-art conventions in the country.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- The Anaheim Convention Center opened its doors Saturday morning to one of the largest designer toy and pop-art conventions in the country.

DesignerCon is the convention center's first major in-person event since the pandemic, with more than 30,000 people expected to attend.

This year, anyone who attends will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative rapid antigen or PCR lab COVID test to get in.

The 3-day event won't require you to show proof each day, according to its website. All attendees, vendors and guests will only need to show proof once.

You'll be given a plastic wristband that shows you have been checked, which is valid for all three days.

What about face coverings? DesignerCon says non-vaccinated visitors are required to wear a mask while inside the convention center.

In addition, the city of Anaheim is providing multiple COVID testing facilities around the convention center.