Star Wars Day Celebration Force Chokes Its Way Into Peterborough
/There is no disturbing lack of faith in Peterborough as Matt Stewart and Carolyn Smith held their annual “Star Wars Day” in honour of a pun-inspired celebration on Tuesday.
Matt Stewart (left) and Carolyn Smith (right) dress up at several conventions together such as Comic-Con and Fan Expo. Photo by David Tuan Bui
The fan-made holiday is held every May 4 which originated in 2011, playing off the famous Star Wars phrase, “May the Force (Fourth) Be With You”. This is the fourth consecutive year Stewart and Smith have participated or held an event for the occasion.
“I am Star Wars obsessed,” said Stewart. “You can take it away from me but you can’t get it out of me, I just really like it.”
Stewart mimicking Darth Vader’s “force choke” alongside his collection of Vader’s masks. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The two celebrated the sci-fi series as they invited fans to their front lawn to dress up as characters, mingle, enjoy Star Wars music and look at the various displays put out for the socially-distanced event. While the weather was less-than-favourable with light rain, it did not dampen the celebration’s spirits.
“Some people walking by have waved, got some pictures and a few cars have honked their horns,” said Stewart. “It’s been good.”
Stewart and Smith had created several of the displays prior to the event. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
