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[[File:MicroCon Attendees All.jpg|thumb|right|All delegates from MicroCon 2015]] | |||
'''MicroCon 2015''', a summit of leaders from various [[Micronations|micronations]], took place in Anaheim, California on 11 April 2015 and was the first such event to occur under the [[MicroCon]] name. | '''MicroCon 2015''', a summit of leaders from various [[Micronations|micronations]], took place in Anaheim, California on 11 April 2015 and was the first such event to occur under the [[MicroCon]] name. | ||
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==MicroCon Cotillion== | ==MicroCon Cotillion== | ||
The MicroCon Cotillion was a semi-formal ball, arranged as a social event following the convention. | [[File:Cotillion1.jpg|thumb|right|King Christopher of Vikesland proposing a toast to President Baugh ]] | ||
The MicroCon Cotillion was a semi-formal ball, arranged as a social event following the convention. | |||
Attendees arrived at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim at 5:30 pm, dressed in their finery for an evening of dining and dancing. After a catered dinner and some dancing, awards were presented by various micronational leaders to their peers and associates. Among the presenters were Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica, King Christopher of Vikesland, King Timothy of Shiloh, Queen Anastasia of Ruritania and Prince Arthur of Homestead. | |||
During the catered dinner, Grand Duke Travis began a series of toasts by giving a rousing toast to [[President Kevin Baugh|President Baugh]] in honor of all the hard work he had done to organize the event as well as his longstanding commitment to the betterment of the community of micronations. | |||
Following the awards ceremony dancing and socializing continued until the evening wound down and each leader and their party took their leave. | |||
==Post-conference gathering== | ==Post-conference gathering== | ||
Downtown Disney | [[File:Disney-Post-Con.jpg|thumb|right|King Christopher, Queen Carolyn, King Timothy, and Grand Duke Travis relaxing in style]] | ||
After the conclusion of the main events of the conference, a small group of delegates retreated to the quiet dignity of Downtown Disney where they enjoyed cocktails by a roaring outdoor fireplace at a tiki bar located in the center courtyard of the Disneyland Hotel. | |||
While there, they answered questions from many interested passersby, who found themselves drawn to the intriguing uniforms and medals worn by the micronational leaders. | |||
==Conference presentations== | ==Conference presentations== | ||