Terry Faith, right, and her daughter, Ellen Dennison, of Brunswick, MD, came to the convention as “Rarity” and “Twilight Sparkles”, respectively in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. BronyCon is the world's largest My Pretty Pony convention. Featuring cosplay and fan events, the annual convention was held at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Brandon Dudley, of Griffin, GA, dressed as “Spyro the Dragon” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Jasmine Hudson, aka “Granny Smith”, and her son, Judson Hudson, aka “The Great and Powerful Trixie” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. The Hudsons drove up from Huntsville, AL for the convention. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Brad Reising, aka “Cross Fox” (left), of Chicago, and Collin S. (he didn't want his last name used), aka “Nachtwolf” of Rochester, NY in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Alex McWilliams, aka “Sherrif Marshall”, came up from Louisville, KY in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Shari Jarrette, aka “Sharstarr”, of Chicago in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Rodney Matthews, dressed as “Hunter S. Thompson” (came from Edmonton, Canada) in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Adonis Robles, of Kissimee, FL, dressed as “Anonymous Tree Hugger” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Liam Schneidel, aka “Shadow Dust”, of Harrisburg, PA in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Steve Shirts, aka “Strike Pony”, left, gets a hug from Amber Snyder, aka “Ditsy Dots” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. Both are from Suburban Chicago. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Luna Steinman (left), aka “Grell Sutcliff” (cq), and Tiffani Tefft (cq), aka “Black Star”, both of Ft. Wayne, IN in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Jordan Mullaney, of Carrboro, NC, aka “Blank Canvas” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Thomas Avery, of Detroit, aka “Twilight Spartan” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Autumn Mix, 11, of Tulsa, OK, came to the convention as “Linkie Pie” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





Anthony Lopez, of Phoenix, AR, dressed as “Hipster Spike the Dragon” in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)





From left: Melisse (cq) Grimm, aka “Nightmare Moon”, of Hagerstown, Amanda Riggins, aka “Blizzie” of Arthurdale, WV, and Tiffany Workman, aka “Celestia”, of Charlestown, WV, pose for a photo on the convention center patio in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 2016. (Photo by Andre Chung/The Washington Post)