I think there is an almost universal appeal to dressing up as someone. Finding a character or even just a look you relate to can be a nice escape. It seems to attract people from all walks of life. I've seen everything from babies to senior citizens come out with some sort of cosplay or dress-up to celebrate an escape from the daily grind. The smiles are real; look in people's eyes and show they are alive and here to get the most out of the day.
