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“May the 4th be with you.” What started as pun warmly shared by fans has become a full-fledged Star Wars holiday: Star Wars Day, a special once-a-year celebration of the galaxy far, far away.
One of the earliest known records of “May the 4th” used in popular culture is in 1979, as described here by author Alan Arnold while he was chronicling the making of The Empire Strikes Back for Lucasfilm:
FRIDAY, MAY 4
“Margaret Thatcher has won the election and become Britain’s first woman prime minister. To celebrate their victory her party took a half page of advertising space in the London Evening News. This message, referring to the day of victory, was ‘May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations,’ further proof of the extent to which Star Wars has influenced us all.”
Once the Internet allowed Star Wars fans around the world to connect with one another, May the 4th soon became a grassroots tradition each year, with fans online and offline proclaiming it “Star Wars Day.”
While the idea of May the 4th did not start with Lucasfilm, the film company that created Star Wars has fully embraced the spirit of fandom that makes the day so special. StarWars.com, as well as the official Star Wars social media channels (hashtag #StarWarsDay), help spread the word and showcase fan activity. More and more official partners have offered sales, giveaways, and exclusives, and have hosted parties and other activities to honor the day.
Ultimately, as Star Wars Day was created by the fans, it is truly their day. Hosting movie marathons, sharing greetings on social media, cooking Star Wars recipes — there are no wrong ways to celebrate May the 4th, and each year we’re amazed at the creative ways that fans mark the occasion. With Star Wars alive like never before, we hope you’ll join in this year.
May the 4th be with you.
May the 4th is approaching faster than an Ewok on a runaway speeder bike — are you ready? Just in case you’re in need of some inspiration, StarWars.com has compiled a list of fun ways you can celebrate your love of a galaxy far, far away.
Join us to learn how to drive.
Image credit: WorldSkills UK | This event is an example of how to a multi-week course in Event Espresso 4!
Become comfortable with basic woodworking in just 4 weeks even if you have never used a saw before.
Workshops take place on Sunday afternoons.
Image credit: Neslihan Gunaydin | This event is an example of how to a sub-event workshop in Event Espresso 4!
Learn how to create and care for your very own terrarium!
Workshops take place on Saturday afternoons.
Supplies are included!
An example of a raffle as a fundraiser.
Image credit: Memorial Student Center | This event is an example of how to create a community event in Event Espresso 4!
Join us for a fun day of activities at the Annual Charity Field Day hosted by Communities Together.
Join us for this free workshop. Space is limited.
Here is an example of how to set up museum tours with different ticket options.
- One way of promoting your events is through social media. The Event Social Sharing Integration will work with you hand in hand.
- You can easily collect payments either online or offline.
- Create a custom QR Code, with attendee details on their tickets.
Image credit: Dion Hinchcliffe | This event is an example of how to create a conference with sessions or workshops in Event Espresso 4!
Learn about the state of mindfulness for this year.
