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Glasgow Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children mark Star Wars Day
Members of the Imperial Scottish Garrison dressed up as the movie franchise characters to visit the children on the ward and give them a galactically good day. Kirsten Watson, CEO at Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, said: 'Our young patients had a lot of fun celebrating Star Wars Day, as we welcomed our friends from the Imperial Scottish Garrison to the hospital. READ MORE: Marks & Spencer objected to circus but councillors say otherwise 'Visits like this are a fun, exciting distraction for children on days that might otherwise feel monotonous and bring a little bit of magic to the wards.' The Imperial Scottish Garrison represents the Scottish mainland and islands of the United Kingdom for the 501st Legion, which is a worldwide Star Wars fan club. The club celebrate the Star Wars universe using costumes and props, specifically Stormtrooper characters, Imperial forces and other various 'bad guy' characters. READ MORE: How much does it cost to be dropped off or picked up at Glasgow Airport? The Legion is a volunteer club and was formed to bring together costume enthusiasts. They aim to contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work. The 501st Legion has over 33,000 costumes, 15,500 members and spans six continents. Star Wars Day was created by fans and the chosen date is thanks to the infamous quote from the first movie, 'May the force be with you.'
RNZ News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
May the 4th be with you
Today is May the fifth. Which means yesterday was May the fourth, Star Wars Day and it still is in many parts of the world. This annual celebration of a film franchise that has produced prequels, sequels and spin offs is testament to the enduring popularity of a film universe that first graced our screens almost fifty years ago. Jesse checks in with Kevin Kirtlan, retired plumber and member of the 501st Legion, a group of Star Wars fans who regularly dress up as Star Wars bad guys for fun and for charity. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
CTV News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
May the 4th be with you: International costume organization brings joy and authenticity to Star Wars Day
Members from the local 501st Legion discuss their love of Star Wars and upcoming charity events to celebrate May the 4.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Immersive Star Wars nights in Panama City: Cantina and more
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – It's day three of Star Wars Week in downtown Panama City. Dozens of local businesses and organizations are taking part in the 'May the fourth be with you' celebration. 'Today is our first night of our immersive Star Wars cantina here at the Panama City Center for the Arts. We've decorated the main gallery to look like an actual Star Wars cantina. We're giving away free sodas from the portal, thanks to CBC Construction. And it's just a great night. So we've got Star Wars cosplayers here, droids walking around, it's perfect for any Star Wars fan,' Bay Arts Alliance Executive Director Jayson Kretzer said. 'This is the first time we've done an immersive event for Star Wars. We've always done it outside. It's super hot. This time we're inside with air conditioning, surrounded by sweet props and beautiful projections. So it just feels like you're immersed in the world of Star Wars, and you can't get that anywhere else,' Kretzer said. Downtown Block Party brings community together 'The Point Break Arcade has their pinball tournaments and things happening,' Kretzer added. 'All the businesses have been jumping in and getting in line with the theme, and it's just been really great,' Kretzer said. 'There's a couple of charities that do get something. So, Bay Arts Alliance, we are an arts organization downtown and runs the Center for the Arts, so a lot of the money raised tonight will go towards our programming. And then we also have the 501st Legion here,' Kretzer said. 'The 501st Legion is a cosplay organization that is dedicated to just spreading Star Wars love. And they don't get paid. They do it out of the love and passion for it. And so we'll collect money to push to a charity of their choice,' Kretzer added. If you missed tonight's exhibit, it will also be open Saturday. To find out about the other Star Wars activities this week, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Celebrating May 4 with Star Wars superfans
Atlantic Watch Members from the local 501st Legion discuss their love of Star Wars and upcoming charity events to celebrate May the 4.
