May the 4th Be with You

About the Event

It's time to choose your side. Will you "Embrace the Dark Side" or "Join the Resistance" at our May the Fourth Star Wars celebration? Grab your best Star Wars gear and costumes and join us in the Park for a celebration of a galaxy far, far away.

Schedule of Events

10 a.m.-6 p.m. - Art Cart with Star Wars Crafts - Academy Plaza

4 p.m.: Padawan Pet Pics with Joanne Wetzel of Five Freedoms Photography - The Bark Bar

4 p.m.: Photos with Star Wars Cosplayers - Throughout the Park

5 p.m.: ChewBARKa's Runway-Dog Costume Contest - Park Street Arena
Dress up your pets in their Star Wars cosplay and SkyWALK the runway to compete in this contest. First and second place prizes from Phydeaux-by Feeder's Pet Supply will be award to the winners in the Light Side, BARK Side, and ChewBARKa categories. Judging will happen in less than 12 parsecs by the galaxy's finest: Nora Tunney of All Dogs Allowed, Tom Vibert an Air Force K9 Combat Veteran and Cary PD Senior Police Officer, and Kylo Ren himself.

5 p.m.: Jedi Training Workshop #1 - Great Lawn Pavilion
APPLAUSE! Cary Youth Theater instructors lead participants in learning some basic stage combat moves 'in character' as Jedis receive a free Padawan training light saber.

6 p.m.: Star Wars Trivia with Hammered Trivia - The Bark Bar

6 p.m.: Jedi Training Workshop #2 - Great Lawn Pavilion
This is a repeat of the first session. APPLAUSE! Cary Youth Theater instructors lead participants in learning some basic stage combat moves 'in character' as Jedis receive a free Padawan training light saber.

7 p.m.: Choreographed Stage Battle with APPLAUSE! Cary Youth Theater Instructors - Great Lawn Pavilion

7:15 p.m.-10 p.m.: Silent Disco with DJ Rang, DJ Nevy, and Lauren Soveriegn

This event is free and open to the public. This event is suitable for all ages.

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