Four Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day

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May the Fourth be with you at these events!

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Every year on May the Fourth fans of the beloved space opera celebrate Star Wars Day. Below we listed four ways you can take part today.

 

Enlist in the the Empire

 

Want to be a stormtrooper? The somewhat clumsy garrison of Darth Vader’s front line who are known to be slightly less than accurate shots but have the coolest armor. Then you can enlist in the Long Island chapter of the 501st Legion. Called the Empire City Garrison, or ECG, and formed in 1999, they are one of the original garrisons of this definitive Star Wars costuming organization. Members portray the bad guys from the franchise.

 

Join the Jedi 

 

If being a force-wielding knight defending the galaxy from the creeping Dark Side, then you might want to consider training at the Endor Temple, Long Island's local branch of Saber Guild, a Lucasfilm and Disney preferred costume choreography group serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This charity-focused group brings Star Wars to life for Long Island children and fans. They specialize in choreographed lightsaber shows at charity and community events, as well as comic book and sci-fi conventions, all to raise money for charity and share their love of Star Wars with fans around the world.

 

See The Fans Strike Back Exhibit in New York City

 

Touting itself as an exhibition unlike any other in the galaxy, at The Fans Strike Back Exhibit you can explore the world’s largest private Star Wars collection made by fans, for fans, with more than 600 collectables and figurines, life-size figures and famous costumes, more than 50 one-of-a-kind sculptures, armor, lightsabers, blasters, helmets, masks, and more. On May 4, all guests that show up in Star Wars-related costumes will get a special surprise.

Star Wars Trivia Night at Shandon Court

 

Get your head out of your cockpit and come to Shandon Court for Star Wars Trivia. Questions will be about anything and everything Star Wars. From the original trilogy to the Mandalorian to a galaxy far far away. Test your Star Wars IQ and prove that you are quite clever, you know for a human being. Win or not win Star Wars Trivia. There is no try! Up to 6 players per team. Sign ups start at 7:30. Quiz starts at 8. $5 per player. Two item minimum per person.  Reservations recommended - 631-581-5678 or online at www.shandoncourt.net. Please mention trivia in online or phone reservations. Location: Shandon Court, 15 East Main Street, East Islip.