My Chemical Romance has pulled off one of the greatest tours of all time with their Long Live the Black Parade tour, and with it a treasure trove of new story lore and world-building.
One aspect of the tour that has been intriguing to track is the usage their in-world rules that play into the on-stage story that progresses throughout the show (but that’s for another deep-dive). So, mostly for myself, but also a little bit for anyone else who has been searching: here is a complete list of the My Chemical Romance’s LLTBP stage show rules.
A few notes before we begin: most rules repeat but for clarity I have each show’s full list of rules. Each new rule (new based on the show directly preceding it) is highlighted in red. Each rule is based on documented footage from photos or videos and are sourced accordingly. For some dates, each rule has its own source and those are indicated within the list to keep things organized. I tried to cite when rules appeared in Keposhka but there isn’t as much visual documentation for those, so if you know of any additional documentations of rules written in Keposhka that aren’t noted here, please reach out. Okay lets goooo!
Seattle, WA – July 11, 2025
Rule 1: Families of 4 and under are expected to applaud for 30 seconds at a time only. Any family or gathering of 5 or more members can only snap fingers and hoot, clapping, or hollering of any kind is prohibited.
Rule 2: No weapons, dental tools or otherwise.
Rule 3: Please do not throw hair
Rule 4: Fight only when fought upon. Non-combat is discouraged in all areas.
Rule 5: No touching!
Rule 6: All feet must be covered from sight with foot coverings of some kind.
Rule 7: Run slowly (when possible).
Rule 8: Fun having is mandatory. Mandatory fun is healthy for the mind
Rule 9: No time for bad times, unless timing is bad, whereas make time feel worse and so forth and so on.
Rule 10: Give more than you have. Take what has been given only.
Rule 11: Only sing along when unsure of the correct lyrics.
San Francisco, CA – July 19, 2025
Rule 1: Families of 4 and under are expected to applaud for 30 seconds at a time only. Any family or gathering of 5 or more members can only snap fingers and hoot, clapping or hollering of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Rule 2: No weapons, dental tools or otherwise.
Rule 3: Please do not throw hair.
Rule 4: Fight only when fought upon. Non-combat is discouraged in all areas.
Rule 5: No touching!
Rule 6: All feet must be covered from sight with foot coverings of some kind.
Rule 7: Run slowly (when possible).
Rule 8: Fun having is mandatory. Mandatory fun is healthy for the mind
Rule 9: No time for bad times, unless timing is bad, whereas make time feel worse and so forth and so on.
Rule 10: Give more than you have. Take what has been given only.
Rule 11: Only sing along when unsure of the correct lyrics.
Source: Photos
Notes: nothing different from the previous show.
Los Angeles, CA Night 1- July 26, 2025
Rule 1: Families of 4 and under are expected to applaud for 30 seconds at a time only. Any family or gathering of 5 or more members can only snap fingers and hoot, clapping or hollering of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Rule 2: No weapons, dental tools or otherwise.
Rule 3: Please do not throw hair.
Rule 4: Fight only when fought upon. Non-combat is discouraged in all areas.
Rule 5: No touching! (In Keposhka x and English)
Rule 6: All feet must be covered from sight with foot coverings of some kind.
Rule 7: Run slowly (when possible).
Rule 8: Fun having is mandatory. Mandatory fun is healthy for the mind.
Rule 9: No time for bad times, unless timing is bad, whereas make time feel worse and so forth and so on. (In Keposhka x and English)
Rule 10: Give more than you have. Take what has been given only. (In Keposhka x and English)
Rule 11: Only sing along when unsure of the correct lyrics. (x)
Additional On-Screen Text:
NOTHING TO SEE HERE – in Keposhka and English (x)
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING (x)
Source: Tiktok
Notes: “NOTHING TO SEE HERE” and “YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING” screens are new. Rules 5, 9, and 10 presented in Keposhka.
Los Angeles, CA Night 2 – July 27, 2025
Rule 1: Families of 4 and under are expected to applaud for 30 seconds at a time only. Any family or gathering of 5 or more members can only snap fingers and hoot, clapping or hollering of any kind is strictly prohibited. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 2: No weapons, dental tools or otherwise. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 3: Please do not throw hair. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 4: Fight only when fought upon. Non-combat is discouraged in all areas.
Rule 5: No touching!
Rule 6: All feet must be covered from sight with foot coverings of some kind.
Rule 7: Run slowly (when possible).
Rule 8: Fun having is mandatory. Mandatory fun is healthy for the mind.
Rule 9: No time for bad times, unless timing is bad, whereas make time feel worse and so forth and so on.
Rule 10: Give more than you have. Take what has been given only.
Rule 11: Only sing along when unsure of the correct lyrics.
Additional On-Screen Text:
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING (in Keposhka x and English x)
Notes: No rule changes. Rules 1, 2, and 3 presented in Keposhka.
Arlington, TX – August 2, 2025
Rule 1: Families of 4 and under are expected to applaud for 30 seconds at a time only. Any family or gathering of 5 or more members can only snap fingers and hoot, clapping or hollering of any kind is strictly prohibited. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 2: No weapons, dental tools or otherwise. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 3: Please do not throw hair. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 4: Fight only when fought upon. Non-combat is discouraged in all areas. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 5: No touching! (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 6: All feet must be covered from sight with foot coverings of some kind. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 7: Run slowly (when possible). (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 8: Fun having is mandatory. Mandatory fun is healthy for the mind. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 9: No time for bad times, unless timing is bad, whereas make time feel worse and so forth and so on. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 10: Give more than you have. Take what has been given only. (In Keposhka and English)
Rule 11: Only sing along when unsure of the correct lyrics. (In Keposhka and English)
Additional On-Screen Text:
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING – In Keposhka and English
Notes: All rules displayed in both English and Keposhka. No rule changes.
East Rutherford, NJ – August 9, 2025
Rule 1: Families of 4 and under are expected to applaud for 30 seconds at a time only. Any family or gathering of 5 or more members can only snap fingers and hoot, clapping or hollering of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Rule 2: No weapons, dental tools or otherwise.
Rule 3: Please do not throw hair.
Rule 4: Fight only when fought upon. Non-combat is discouraged in all areas.
Rule 5: No touching!
Rule 6: All feet must be covered from sight with foot coverings of some kind.
Rule 7: Run slowly (when possible).
Rule 8: Fun having is mandatory. Mandatory fun is healthy for the mind.
Rule 9: No time for bad times, unless timing is bad, whereas make time feel worse and so forth and so on.
Rule 10: Give more than you take. Take what has been given only.
Rule 11: Only sing along when unsure of the correct lyrics.
Source: Reddit
Note: No rule changes. This was a difficult show to find photo/video sources and the only major source was a reddit account. Please feel free to reach out if you have any posted photos I could link to as sources!
Philadelphia, PA – August 15, 2025
Rule 1: All members of the audience are to disregard rules from the following dates – 7/11, 7/27, 8/9, 8/22, 8/29. 9/7.
Rule 2: Never abstain from an orderly line.
Rule 3: Any deviation from the restrictions imposed in Rules 1 and 2 will require the necessary clearance or credentials in the absence of registered permissions. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 4: Credentials 1062b are no longer valid, but credentials 1062 are valid again.
Rule 5: No green. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 6: If any one person in attendance is administered Rule 25, they may disregard Rule 1.
Rule 7: Reading more than one has written is strictly forbidden.
Rule 8: Any light contamination of produce by industrial run-off is to be accepted: industrial contaminations are the nutrients of progress.
Rule 9: Avoid all areas where neutrality is enforced.
Rule 10: While partaking in community, corroboration is strictly forbidden.
Rule 11: Rule 38 is back in effect. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 12: All displays of grief are subject to their proper inspections.
Rule 13: All government behavioral-specialists are to follow incarceration sequences AT ALL TIMES.
Rule 14: Adherence to all rules should be equal to or greater than one’s anticipated allotment of health and safety.
Rule 15: PROGRESS at all cost. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 16: Under no circumstances may members of a household allow their ceremonial wheat to touch the floor of their dwelling-space.
Rule 17: All “jokes” must be cleared by the Ministry of Distractions. All violations of code will result in direct action from the Ministry of Operatic Retaliations.
Additional On-Screen Text:
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING
Source: Photos / Tumblr / Reddit
Note: All new set of rules! Rules 3, 5, 11 and 15 presented in Keposhka.
Toronto, Canada – August 22, 2025
Rule 1: All members of the audience are to disregard rules from the following dates – 7/11, 7/27, 8/9, 8/15, 8/29, 9/7.
Rule 2: Never abstain from an orderly line.
Rule 3: Any deviation from the restrictions posed in rules 1 and 2 will require the necessary clearance or credentials in the absence of registered permissions. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 4: Credentials 1062b are no longer valid, but credentials 1062 are valid again.
Rule 5: No green. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 6: If any one person in attendance is administered Rule 25, they may disregard Rule 1.
Rule 7: Reading more than one has written is strictly forbidden.
Rule 8: Any light contamination of produce by industrial run-off is to be accepted industrial contaminations are the nutrients of progress.
Rule 9: Avoid all areas where neutrality is enforced.
Rule 10: While partaking in community, corroboration is strictly forbidden.
Rule 11: Rule 38 is back in effect. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 12: All displays of grief are subject to their proper inspections.
Rule 13: All government behavioral-specialists are to follow incarceration sequences AT ALL TIMES.
Rule 14: Adherence to all rules should be equal to or greater than one’s anticipated allotment of health and safety.
Rule 15: Progress at all cost. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 16: Under no circumstances may members of a household allow their ceremonial wheat to touch the floor of their dwelling-space.
Rule 17: All “jokes” must be cleared by the Ministry of Distractions. All violations of code will result in direct action from the Ministry of Operatic Retaliations.
Rule 18: And death to all who oppose (Translated from Keposhka)
Additional On-Screen Text:
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING (In Keposhka and English)
Notes: A new date (8/15) added to Rule 1 & Rule 18 is new. Rules 3, 5, 11, 15, and 18 presented in Keposhka.
Chicago, IL – August 29, 2025
Rule 1: All members of the audience are to disregard rules from the following dates – 7/11, 7/27, 9/9, 8/15, 9/7.
Rule 2: Never abstain from an orderly line.
Rule 3: ANY deviation from Rules 1 and 2 will require the necessary clearance or credentials in the absence of registered permissions. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 4: Credentials 1062b are no longer valid, but credentials 1062 are valid again.
Rule 5: No green (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 6: If any one person in attendance is administered Rule 25, they may disregard Rule 1.
Rule 7: Reading more than one has written is strictly forbidden.
Rule 8: Any light contamination of produce by industrial run-off is to be accepted industrial contaminations are the nutrients of progress.
Rule 9: Avoid all areas where neutrality is enforced.
Rule 10: While partaking in community, corroboration is strictly forbidden.
Rule 11: Rule 38 is no longer in effect. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 12: All displays of grief are subject to their proper inspections.
Rule 13: All government behavioral-specialists are to follow incarceration sequences AT ALL TIMES.
Rule 14: Adherence to all rules should be equal to or greater than one’s anticipated allotment of health and safety.
Rule 15: Progress at all cost. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 16: Under no circumstances may members of a household allow their ceremonial wheat to touch the floor of their dwelling-space.
Rule 17: All “jokes” must be cleared by the Ministry of Distractions. All violations of code will result in direct action from the Ministry of Operatic Retaliations.
Rule 18: And death to all who oppose (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 127: Regardless of expressing immense frustration, vermin are to remain caged at all times.
Additional On-Screen Text:
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING (in Keposhka and English)
Source: Tiktok / Tiktok / Tiktok
Note: From Rule 1, 9/9 is new and 8/29 has been omitted and Rule 127 is new. Rules 5, 11, 15, and 18 presented in Keposhka.
Boston, MA – September 7, 2025
Rule 1: All members of the audience are to disregard rules from the following dates – 7/11, 7/27, 9/9, 8/15.
Rule 2: Never abstain from an orderly line.
Rule 3: ANY deviation from Rules 1 and 2 will require the necessary clearance or credentials in the absence of registered permissions. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 4: Credentials 1062b are no longer valid, but credentials 1062 are valid again.
Rule 5: No green. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 6: If any one person in attendance is administered Rule 25, they may disregard Rule 1.
Rule 7: Reading more than one has written is strictly forbidden.
Rule 8: Any light contamination of produce by industrial run-off is to be accepted industrial contaminations are the nutrients of progress.
Rule 9: Avoid all areas where neutrality is enforced.
Rule 10: While partaking in community, corroboration is strictly forbidden.
Rule 11: Rule 38 is no longer in effect. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 12: All displays of grief are subject to their proper inspections.
Rule 13: All government behavioral-specialists are to follow incarceration sequences AT ALL TIMES.
Rule 14: Adherence to all rules should be equal to or greater than one’s anticipated allotment of health and safety.
Rule 15: Progress at all cost. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 16: Under no circumstances may members of a household allow their ceremonial wheat to touch the floor of their dwelling-space.
Rule 17: All “jokes” must be cleared by the Ministry of Distractions. All violations of code will result in direct action from the Ministry of Operatic Retaliations.
Rule 18: And death to all who oppose (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 127: Regardless of expressing immense frustration, vermin are to remain caged at all times.
Additional On-Screen Text:
“Save your tears for the wheat” -Old Draag saying
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING
Source: Photos
Notes: 9/7 omitted from Rule 1 (this show is 9/7). Rules 3, 5, 11, 15, and 18 are written in Keposhka. First documented appearance of the Old Draag saying (please reach out with evidence to the contrary if it showed up at previous shows).
Tampa, FL – September 13, 2025
Rule 1: All members of the audience are to disregard rules from the following dates – 7/11, 7/27, 8/9, 8/15.
Rule 2: Never abstain from an orderly line.
Rule 3: ANY defection from the restrictions imposed in rules 1 and 2 will require the necessary credentials in the absence of registered permissions. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 4: Credentials 1062b are no longer valid, but credentials 1062 are valid again.
Rule 5: No green. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 6: If any one person in attendance is administered Rule 25, they may disregard Rule 1.
Rule 7: Reading more than one has written is strictly forbidden.
Rule 8: Any light contamination of produce by industrial run-off is to be accepted: industrial contaminations are the nutrients of progress.
Rule 9: Avoid all areas where neutrality is enforced.
Rule 10: While partaking in community, corroboration is strictly forbidden.
Rule 11: Rule 38 is back in effect. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 12: All displays of grief are subject to their proper inspections.
Rule 13: All government behavioral-specialists are to follow incarceration sequences AT ALL TIMES.
Rule 14: Adherence to all rules should be equal to or greater than one’s anticipated allotment of health and safety.
Rule 15: Rule 15: PROGRESS at all cost (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 16: Under no circumstances may members of a household allow their ceremonial wheat to touch the floor of their dwelling-space.
Rule 17: All “jokes” must be cleared by the Ministry of Distractions. All violations of code will result in direct action from the Ministry of Operatic Retaliations.
Rule 18: And death to all who oppose. (Translated from Keposhka)
Rule 127: Regardless of expressing immense frustration, vermin are to remain caged at all times.
Additional On-screen Text:
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING (In Keposhka and English)
“Save your tears for the wheat.” -Old Draag saying
Notes: 8/9 added to Rule 1. Rules 3, 5, 11, 15, and 18 are written in Keposhka.
Atlanta, GA – September 20, 2025
Rule 1: All members of the audience are to disregard rules from the following dates – 7/11, 7/27, 8/9, 8/15, 9/7. (x)
Rule 2: Never abstain from an orderly line. (x)
Rule 3: ANY defection from the restrictions imposed in rules 1 and 2 will require the necessary credentials in the absence of registered permissions. (Translated from Keposhka x)
❓Missing Rules 4-8
Rule 9: Avoid all areas where neutrality is enforced.
❓Missing Rules 10 and 11
Rule 12: All displays of grief are subject to their proper inspections.
❓Missing Rules 13 and 14
Rule 15: PROGRESS at all cost (Translated from Keposhka)
❓Missing Rule 14
Rule 17: All “jokes” must be cleared by the Ministry of Distractions. All violations of code will result in direct action from the Ministry of Operatic Retaliations.
❓Missing Rule 18
Rule 127: Regardless of expressing immense frustration , vermin are to remain caged at all times. (x)
Additional On-Screen Text:
YOU’VE SEEN NOTHING (x)
Source: Tiktok
Notes: 9/7 added to Rule 1. PLEASE reach out with additional sources for all the missing rules for this (Shaky Knees) show!
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