Yup鈥� Saturday is Star Wars Day. May the 4th be with you. Don鈥檛 you feel the disturbance in the force?
For those not familiar with May 4鈥檚 significance, it鈥檚 a play on 鈥淢ay the Force be with you.鈥� But I really didn't have to tell you that. With every pun intended, fans choose the date to hold events worldwide in honor of the franchise.
Since , you most likely don't need our help to celebrate. But just in case, here are some of the best ways to celebrate Star Wars Day (in no particular order).
Fly An X-Wing
At least, fly one in your mind. You can visit the only signed by Harrison Ford and other members of the cast during at in Denver. You can also attend Trooper Training with real Stormtroopers and create your own Ewoks and Wookies in the Galactic Zoology Nursery.
Join The Empire And Hang Out With A Stormtrooper
Colorado has its own garrison of Imperial Stormtroopers. You knew that right? While many from the 501st will be gathering for Star Wars at the Hanger, others will visit area comic book stores on the 4th which is also 鈥�.鈥� Many local comic book stores are participating in the annual event, including in Boulder.
Get In Touch With Your Inner George Lucas
Watch 鈥� and enjoy a real 'special edition' of the movie. is a 2 hour mash-up of the original Star Wars from 1977. . Each auteur contributed 15 second segments of the entire movie. See all your favorite scenes interpreted in interesting and creative ways.
In that vein, you should get ready for the inevitable fan-made sequel: . Here鈥檚 the trailer so you know what you鈥檒l be in for:
http://vimeo.com/63830672
You could also NOT celebrate May the 4th. That鈥檚 the wish of the Empire. They even released a helpful public service notice about it.
