In a nod to Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, fans also came to celebrate May 5th by joining the “dark side” and declaring “Revenge of the Fifth.” And because this is the age of the internet where everything becomes a meme, so to have these phrases.
Walt Disney World, who bought out Lucasfilm in 2012, celebrates the day with Star Wars-related festivities and events. More and more official partners have offered sales, giveaways, and exclusives, and have hosted parties and other activities to honor the day. and the official Star Wars social media channels (hashtag #StarWarsDay) help spread the word and showcase fan activity. Though, you probably would be denied a day off if you requested to observe Star Wars Day, as it is considered an unofficial holiday.Īccording to the official Star Wars website: While the idea of May the 4th did not start with Lucasfilm, the film company that created Star Wars has fully embraced the spirit of fandom that makes the day so special. The original Star Wars film was released in 1977, so it makes sense that it was fresh in everyone’s head as its popularity grew.
