Celebration Fan Events 2022

 


As Mark Hamill always says, Star Wars fans aren't just fans, we're family. The greatest part about Star Wars Celebration is just being with other people who are as passionate about Star Wars as you are. Whether it's the friends you're going with, reuniting with friends made at previous Celebrations, or making all new friends, Celebration brings people together from all across the world.

On this page you'll find all of the fan events as they get announced. From the infamous 501st group photo and Fan Club Bash to the smaller meet ups and fan arranged activities like 2019's saber battle at The Bean!

GROUP PHOTOS

Please note that due to security reasons costuming groups are not able to access some of the photo locations until 10am so photo times have been updated.

Thursday, May 26
Starfighter Command - Location TBC, 12:45
Colorado/Wyoming Star Wars Clubs Group Photo - Location TBC, 15:00
SWAG Crew Photo Meetup - South Terrace Stairs, 15:00
Pinoy Trooper Network - Fountain, 16:00
Canadian Group Photo - Fountain, 16:30
High Republic Costume Meetup - Front Fountain, 17:30

Friday, May 27
Han Solo Gathering - Front Fountain, 10:30
Mandalorian Mercs - South Terrace Stairs, 11:00
Knights of the Jedi Order - South Terrace Stairs, 11:30
UWD - South Terrace Stairs, 12:00
Rebel Legion - South Terrace Stairs, 13:00 (arrive at 12:30)
Wretched Hive - South Terrace Stairs, 13:30
The Dark Empire - South Terrace Stairs 14:00
Rey Meet & Group Photo - Fountain, 14:30
Saber Maidens/Bun Squad (#SabersForLeia) - Fountain, 15:00
Galactic Senate - South Terrace Stairs, 15:30
Cosplayers of the Old Republic - South Terrace Stairs, 16:00
A Little Short for a Stormtrooper - Fountain, 16:00
Jedi: Fallen Order Cosplayers - Location TBC, 17:00

Saturday, May 28
Imperial Officer Corps - South Terrace Stairs, 10:30
Spec Ops - South Terrace Stairs, 11:00
Bounty Hunters Guild - Landing Across from the Stairs, 11:30
Clone Trooper Detachment & Clones of the Republic - Water Fountain, 11:30
Armored Cavalry Detachment - Water Fountain, 12:00
Sovereign Protectors - South Terrace Stairs, 12:30
501st Legion - South Terrace Stairs, 13:00
Jolly Roger Squadron, Imperial Ground Crew & Krayt Clan - South Terrace Stairs (TBC), 13:30
The Flagship Eclipse & Sith Lords Detachment - South Terrace Stairs, 14:00
Galactic Fempire - by Anna's BB-8 Car, 14:15
Pathfinders - South Terrace Stairs, 14:30
Ahsoka Cosplay Meetup - Mountain Fountain, 15:00
Red Shirt Squadron - Front Fountain, 15:00
Kilted Trooper Bridage - Katella Avenue Entrance, 15:00
Pride Squadron - South Terrace Stairs, 15:30
First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment - South Terrace Stairs, 16:00
Banners of the Legion - Location TBC, 16:15
Galactic Strategic Command - Front Fountain (TBC), 16:30
ADA Group - Location TBC, 16:30
Star Wars: Rebels - South Terrace Stairs, 17:00
The Nerfherders Creator Meetup - North Fountain, 17:30
Women of Celebration - Location TBC, 18:00
Virtual Cantina Family Portrait - Front Fountain, 18:30
Saber Guild - South Terrace Stairs, 20:00

Sunday, May 29
Jedi: Fallen Order Cosplayers - Location TBC, 10:00
Star Wars Samurai Universe - Front Fountain, 12:30
Starfighter Command - Show Floor X-Wing or TIE Fighter (if there), 12:45
Porg Meet & Group Photo - Show Floor (location TBC), 16:30

Please note the Rebel Legion photo sheet lists Starfighter Command on both Thursday and Sunday at 12:45. I am not sure which is correct.

FAN EVENTS & MEET UPS

Tuesday, May 24
Not-So Virtual Cantina - Lobby Bar at Hilton Anaheim, from 20:00

Wednesday, May 25
The Boonta Eve Cantina (formerly Forcechella) - Bigs Bar & Grille, 16:00-Midnight
Rebel Force Radio Rooftop Bash - The Fifth Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, 18:00-23:00
SWAG 'N Bowl - Anaheim Bowlmor, 19:00-22:00
Star Wars Celebration Discord Meetup - Anaheim Marriott, 21:00-23:00
Star Wars Tiki Takeover - Trader Sam's Enchanted Bar at Disneyland Hotel, 21:00-Midnight

Thursday, May 26
SWAU Night 2022 - Mission Control Bar, 18:00-22:00
Podcast Meetup - Mix Lounge at Hilton Anaheim, from 19:00
Maker Pop Up Shop - Location TBC, from 19:00
Vader's Vault Meet and Greet - Golden Key Rooms 1 & 2 at Anaheim Marriott, 19:00-22:00
Droid Builders Dinner - Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 19:30-22:00
Star Wars Galaxy's Egde Discord Lightsaber Meetup - Fountain outside Convention Center, 19:45
Queer Meet-Up - Bobby V's Cocktails, 20:00-23:00
The Bash 2022 - Platinum Ballroom at Anaheim Marriott, 20:00-Midnight

Friday, May 27
Celebration Anaheim 2022 Death Trooper (Zombie) Walk - Anaheim Convention Center, 10:00
Wookiee Walk - Show Floor (location TBC), 11:00
Make Solo 2 Happen Fan Meetup - Show Floor (location TBC), 15:30
Star Wars Galaxy's Egde Discord Lightsaber Meetup - Disneyland Esplanade (between the parks), 19:45

Saturday, May 28
Creator Meetup - Outside Anaheim Convention Center, 14:00-14:30
The Resistance Broadcast Live Podcast - Radiant Beer Co. 17:30-20:00 (approx.)
Reylos @ SWCA Discord Beach Meetup - Huntington State Beach, 17:30-22:00 (RSVP here)
CeleBREWtion - Steelcraft Garden Groove 18:00-21:00
Collecting Track Swap Meet - Collector's Lounge (Room 304A), 19:00-21:00
Trooper's New Hope - House of Blues, from 19:00
Steele Wars Anaheim Live Show - 440 South Anaheim Boulevard, 19:00-00:00
Fan Clubs' SWAG Night - Platinum Ballroom at Anaheim Marriott, 20:00-22:00
Mosh Eisley - Chain Reaction, from 21:00
Mandalorian Mercs Celebration Dinner - The Grand Theatre Anaheim, Time TBC

Sunday, May 29
Machtails from the Cantina Live - Unsung Brewing Company, from 18:00


For official events (like Disneyland's Star Wars Nite) please see the Entertainment & Events section of my Celebration Preparation 2022 page.

Comments

  1. Best One Since The Next OneMay 12, 2022 at 8:53 AM

    Hey there! How do I go about getting an event added to this list?

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    1. ChrisLyneMay 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM

      Hi! Just drop a link to the details here and I'll get it added! Thanks!

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    2. baldyloxMay 17, 2022 at 3:47 PM

      hey Chris - Can you please add a Photo Meetup for the SWAG CREW on Thurs at 3pm @South Terrace Stairs

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    3. ChrisLyneMay 17, 2022 at 4:08 PM

      Done, thanks :)

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  2. LissanaeMay 23, 2022 at 1:34 PM

    There's also a Reylos@SWCA meet-up on 05/28 at Huntington State Beach from 5:30p-10p, if you could link to the RSVP that would be awesome!
    https://forms.gle/mJ6pZ6YPsbkUzkvk8

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