Fan Group Photos & Meet Ups

One of the most impressive sights at every Celebration is when the legions assemble. Whether it's the infamous 501st, the heroic Rebel Legion, the glorious Mando Mercs, or any of the multitude of costuming groups, the giant group photos that take place are always a breathtaking sight.

In London I totally missed seeing any of the group photos since they aren't really announced by any of the official sites or social media channels. But thanks to ObiAnne over at TheForce.net, the SWCC Discord Group, and a massive thanks to SWC 2019 Meets, Photos & Events we now know when these fantastic events will be taking place!

All of the group photos will be taking place outside at McCormick Place's Grand Concourse Staircase unless otherwise noted

Thursday, April 11th

The Sailor Troopers (Star Wars/Sailor Moon Mash Up) - 16:00 (location TBC)

Rebel Legion - Central Base - 17:00-17:30

Endor Bunker Photo - 17:15 (Fan Club Area, Endor Bunker set)

MN Force Club Photo - 17:30

501st - Great Lakes Garrison - 18:00 (Hyatt Lobby)

Friday, April 12th

501st - Clone Trooper Detachment & Clones of the Republic - 09:30

Ladies of the Legions - 10:30

501st - Blizzard Force - 10:30

501st - Krayt Clan & Armored Cavalry Detachment - 11:00

501st - Pathfinders - 11:30

Mandalorian Mercs - 12:00

501st - Imperial Officer Corps - 12:30

Twi'lek Photo Shoot - 13:00

501st -Jolly Roger Squadron - 13:00

Modern Star Wars (Disneybound, Steampunk, etc.) Photo & Meet Up - 13:00 (location TBC)

501st - Underworld Detachment - 13:30

501st - The Flagship Eclipse - 14:00

Cosplayers of the Old Republic Photo & Group Meet 14:00-15:00

501st - SOV Protectors - 14:30

Solo Photo Shoot (including Qi'ra & Cloud Riders group photos) - 15:00

First Order Photo Shoot (including Captain Phasma, Hux and Officers & Knights of Ren group photos) - 15:00-16:00

Rogue One Photo Shoot - 15:30

501st - First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment - 15:45

Asians in Space Photo & Group Meet - 16:30 (location TBC)

Saber Guild International - 18:00

Sabine & Sabine Fans - 18:00 (location TBC)

Saturday, April 13th

Mando Mash Up Photo & Group Meet - 09:30-10:30

501st - Bounty Hunter Guild - 10:00

Decoy Amidala & Flame Gown Handmaidens - 11:00 (location TBC)

Queen Amidala/Padme Amidala Photo Shoot - 11:20 (location TBC)

Rebel Legion - 12:00

Rebel Legion - Knights of the Jedi Order - 12:00 (following Rebel Legion group photo)

Wretched Hive Photo - 12:00 (following Knights of the Jedi Order)

Rebel Legion - Starfighter Command - 13:00

501st Spec Ops - 13:45

Imperial Officer Cosplay Photo & Meet Up (non-501st) - 14:00

Ahsoka Lives - 14:00-15:00

The Galactic March - 15:00 (starts at Multi-Club Booth)

Ezra Bridger Photo Shoot - 15:00-15:30

Red Shirt Squad - 15:00 (location TBC)

Governor Pryce Photo Shoot - 16:00 (location TBC)

Star Wars Holiday Special Photo & Group Meet - 16:00 (location TBC)

Hutt Slayer & Slave Leias - 16:00-18:00 (at Jabba display/Gentle Giant Booth)

Rebels Photo & Meet Up - 17:00 (location TBC)

Pinup Photo Shoot - 18:00-19:00 (location TBC)

Sunday, April 14th

501st Legion - 09:00 (at West Gate 41) (followed by Jawa Conga & March of the Legion?)

Wampa Invasion - 09:00-11:00 (at West Gate 41) (following 501st group photo)

501st - Mos Eisley Police Department - 09:30 (at West Gate 41)

The Dark Empire - 10:30

Galactic Academy - 11:30 (location TBC)

Rebel Legion - Galactic Senate Photo Shoot (including Leia & Padme group photos) - 13:00 (location TBC)

Lightsabers for Leia - 13:15 (location TBC)

Star Wars/Disney Mash Up Photo Shoot - 14:00

Star Wars/Games of Thrones Mash Up Photo Shoot - 15:30

Clone Wars Saved Photo Shoot - 17:00

Rey Cosplay Photo & Group Meet - 17:30 (location TBC)

Monday, April 15th

Star Wars Regency Mash Up - 09:00 (location TBC)

Fan Meet Ups!

As well as the impressive photo shoots there's also going to be some amazing fan run meet ups happening before and during Celebration Chicago!

Wednesday, April 10th

Celebration Chicago Tiki Meet Up at Three Dots and a Dash - From 19:00, reserve your table here

Flying Solo Pre-Celebration Meet Up at Wrigley Fields - From 19:00

Forcechella 2 at Brando's Speak Easy - 20:00-02:00

Thursday, April 11th

Girl Gang Photo, Meet, and Dinner - 18:00 (Members Only?)

The Star Wars Collector's Archive Party IV at Row 24 Chicago - 19:00-23:00 (Sold Out)

The ForceCenter Celebration Special at Alulu Brewery - 19:30-21:30 (Sold Out)

A Night at Canto Bight (Fan Club Bash) at Museum of Science & Industry - 20:00-02:00 (Sold Out)

Rebel Force Radio Bash at Reggies - 20:00-02:00 (Sold Out)

Friday, April 12th

501st - The Flagship Eclipse Meet Up at McCormick Grand Concourse Stairs - 16:00 (Members Only?)

501st - Armored Cavalry Detachment Meet Up - 17:00 (Members Only?)

501st - Clone Trooper Detachment Meet Up - 18:00 (Members Only?)

SWCC Craft Beer Meet Up at C.H.A.O.S. Brew Club - 18:30-21:00

Vader's Vault Meet and Greet at Motor Row Brewing - 19:00-21:00

The Dorky Diva Meet Up at Marriott Marquis Lobby - 19:30-23:30

Rogue Squadron Podcast Celebration After Party at Motor Row Brewing - 20:00-02:00

Imperial Commissary Meet Up (Members Only)

Traders Meet Up at Tosche Station (Members Only)

Saturday, April 13th

501st - First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Meet Up at Hyatt Regency Arc Bar - 16:00 (Members Only?)

Star Wars Podcast Meet Up at Hyatt Regency (Arc Bar) - From 19:30

A Night at Maz Kanata's Castle (Club Banquet) at Hyatt Regency - 20:00-23:00 (Members Only)

Saber Battle at the Bean - 20:30-21:30