It’s been recognised as the international Star Wars Day for a number of years and every year it’s got bigger and bigger, with a higher and higher profile.
But there’s never been a Star Wars Day (or May the 4th as our American cousins refer to it) that’s had as much attention as this years and that’s largely thanks to the incoming seventh episode of the saga, The Force Awakens which lands on December 18.
There are a variety of ways you can show your love for the saga today, from attending events and signings to watching the classic movies. Here’s a sampling of some of those events.