Celebrating STAR WARS

  The 501st and Rebel Legion are teaming up to take on Tokyo Disneyland. Taking place on Wednesday, April 16, members of the two costuming groups are invited to meet up and enjoy the park together. And where else would these Star Wars  fans meet than in front of Star Tours! The initial meet time is 10AM but there will be an additional meet up at 2PM in front of It's a Small World for those who can't make it for the morning. Club racing shirts are encouraged and you can find the full event page here . Please be aware that this is a members meet-up for members of the 501st and Rebel Legion fan groups.

  It's the traditional fan club SWAG trade! Taking place on Friday, April 18, members of the seven fan groups (501st, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, Saber Guild, Dark Empire, Droid Builders, and Galactic Academy) are welcome to gather together at the TKP Tokyo Bay Makuharui Hall 1F ("Cote d'Azur") for a free SWAG trading event. This is a chance to trade patches, pins and more with fellow group members from around the world as everyone comes together at Celebration. The SWAG trade will be open from 7PM-10PM. Please note that this event is for members only and is not open to the general public. More details can be found here .

  Welcome to the Outer Rim Matsuri (festival)! On outer rim world, not dissimilar to Japan, the fan clubs are coming together for their traditional Star Wars  Celebration bash! Taking place on Saturday, April 19, the Celebration Bash is open to members of the official groups along with their families and friends. That's right, families! For the first time ever the Celebration Bash will welcome all ages for an evening of fun, food, drinks, and entertainment. Tickets to the Bash cost ¥12,000 per adult, ¥3,500 per child (ages 13-17), and ¥2,500 per child (ages 6-12). All tickets include a meal and all-you-can-drink beverages including both alcohol and soft drinks. Adult tickets also include a special event goodie bag containing an original patch, artwork, and more. The event takes place at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, just a short walk from the convention center. Times are currently tentative and subject to change but for now doors are scheduled to open at 6:30PM f...

  The Bash is back! The UK Garrison and Jedi News have joined together to host this Celebration's Fan Club Bash! Bringing together the 501st, the Rebel Legion, the Mandalorian Mercs, Droid Builders, Saber Guild, the Dark Empire, the Galactic Academy, and Fantha Tracks this highly anticipated event is open to adults only and will take place at Pergola on the Wharf on April 7. Entertainment will be provided with sets from LevelUp Leroy and DJ Elliot, and more to be announced. Tickets to the Bash, which were £66 and included two drinks and meal, have already sold out ! This means that the event sadly will not be opened up to non-members as it has in the past. However, the organizers are talking with the venue to see if there is any further capacity so maybe there's still some hope for those who haven't got tickets yet.

  The Fan Club Bash for Celebration 2022 has been announced! Bringing together the 501st, the Rebel Legion, the Mandalorian Mercs, Droid Builders, Saber Guild, the Dark Empire, and the Galactic Academy this highly anticipated event includes hors d'oeuvres and an open bar (with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available) along with entertainment from The Force Capacitors (aka The Flux Capacitors), DJ Elliot, Darth Elvis, Atomic Blonde, and special surprise guests. The Bash 2022 is for over 18s only and will take place on Thursday, May 26, from 8pm until midnight in the Platinum Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott hotel. Tickets are currently on sale to all group members for $110 and also include a Lightspeed Lane reservation for the Celebration Store on Thursday, and a silent auction to benefit St. Jude. Previous events have been opened up to the public if they don't sell out. If this happens I will post the link here. UPDATE 05/13/22 - Tickets are now on sale to the public....

Have you ever seen a Stormtrooper go bowling? Me neither, but now's your chance! On Thursday August 27th, the opening day of Star Wars Celebration, the 501st Legion will be hosting a "Bowling with Buckets" Tournament to benefit Make a Wish. Whilst the tournament itself is only open to Legion members ( who can buy tickets here ) all are welcome to spectate and take part in both the social side of the event and the silent and live auctions, which both benefit Make a Wish. Taking place at Bowlmor Anaheim, just a twenty minute walk from the convention center, the tournament will consist of 31 teams of 6 competitors and, yes, costumes and buckets will be worn! Team sign is at 16:00 with bowling starting at 17:00. As the Legion says, "We will be honored if you would join us." Legion members will find more information here , and everyone can enjoy a short promotional video right here . FUNDRAISING AND SILENT/LIVE AUCTION DETAILS: Silent Auction: •Item...

For the first time at Celebration the fan clubs are joining forces! Announced this week by the official Celebration website , the 501st, the Rebel Legion, the Mandalorian Mercs, The Dark Empire, the Saber Guild, the Droid Builders, and the Galactic Academy are teaming up to present a unified, interactive fan experience in Chicago. Showcasing everything from costuming to large scale props, droid building to performances and character interaction, the exhibit will take fans into the galaxy far, far away and show the love of the Star Wars community. Plus there's games! Hunt for the Death Star Plans, watch the Trooper Olympics, go bounty hunting, and, of course, take part in the famous Droid Hunt! This will be an exhibit long remembered, so make sure you check it out on the show floor in Chicago! UPDATED - Here's a map of the Fan Club area courtesy of the Mandalorian Mercs Facebook group ! And don't miss the droid races on Friday and Saturday from 14:00-16:00!

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 Clu...