‘May the Fourth be with you:’ Events around Tampa Bay for Star Wars Day

TAMPA, Fla. — May 4th is known as Star Wars Day to many fans of the widely-popular franchise. “May the Fourth Be With You” is a play on words of the iconic phrase, “May the Force with you,” used throughout almost all of the continuities.

To celebrate the unofficial holiday, Tampa Bay has some events lined up on May 4.  

Star Wars Day Celebration
1 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Tampa Theatre
Fans can watch showings of three Star Wars movies: “A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “Return of the Jedi.”

Star Wars Golf Cart Parade
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Paradise Lakes Resort
Attendees can dress up as their favorite Star Wars character, or make their cart look like a droid.

May the Fourth Be With You: Casual Bike Ride
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Trek Bicycle Tampa South
Wear your favorite Star Wars gear and join in on casual bike ride from the Trek Bikes Tampa South shop to Davis Island and back. Refreshments will be provided mid-ride. Helmet and lights are required.

May the 4th Themed Public Skate
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | AdventHealth Center Ice
This event features ice skating, photo opportunties with some beloved Star Wars characters and more.

May the Fourth Be With You Party
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Practically Pikasso
Create your own Star Wars-inspired art with an array of ceramics. There will also be giveaways and snacks.

May the Fourth Be With You Water Plant Tour
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Reverse-Osmosis Water Treatment Plant #2
The event celebrates not only Star Wars Day, but also Drinking Water Week. Meet and interact with members of the Florida Garrison 501st Legion and learn all about the vital role water treatment plays in our daily lives. Jedi Masters from the Clearwater Public Library System will be on hand to assist young padawans with making light sabers that they can take home.

May the Fourth Be With You at Regency Park
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Regency Park Library
This all-day celebration includes crafts, trivia, movies, Legos, and more. Guests can suit up in their best costume for a chance to win a prize.

Star Wars Day
2 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Polk Theatre
View showings of the classic Star Wars trilogy and join in on additional themed activities.

“Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace” will be shown on movie screens in most theaters this weekend to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary. View your local theater’s website for movie times.

Fans can also visit the official Star Wars website for more ways on participating in May the Fourth festivities.