Local Star Wars fans were taken by surprise over the weekend when two ‘Storm Troopers’ descended on the city centre to meet fans ahead of the Invasion Derry event at the Millennium Forum.
Fans young and old watched in delight as the two characters walked around Foyleside Shopping Centre during the busy lunchtime period, even stopping in the Food Quarter for an ice-cream!
The Emerald Garrison is returning to invade Derry at the Millennium Forum on September 17 and 18 for another weekend of all new fantastic photo opportunities for Star Wars Fans.
The award winning fan event for families will include over 40 costumed characters and the opportunity to meet actors from the original movies.
The event gives visitors of all ages the chance to meet with dozens of costumed characters including legions of Storm Troopers, Jedi Knights, Bounty Hunters, Clone Troopers, Darth Vader, Wookies and many more! It will also feature special guest, Alan Harris otherwise known as Bossk the Bounty Hunter..
Young visitors will once again have the opportunity to experience Force Training with the Emerald Garrison’s Jedi instructors.
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