The Polar Plunge is the only annual fundraiser to support the local Special Olympics New Hanover County Program. Participants supported this cause by plunging into the chilly Atlantic Ocean, running the 5k or walking the 1 mile fun walk. 100% of the proceeds went directly to the program. Carolina Garrison members were on hand to […]
Read More… from Feb. 17 – Special Olympics Polar Plunge (Kure Beach, NC)
The 501st has once again been asked to be a part of a special concert with the NC Symphony featuring the music of Star Wars with selections from TFA. Honestly bummed that we were not asked to be on stage at all, just in the lobby before, during intermission, and after. Carolina Garrison Members in […]
Read More… from Nov. 9 – NC Symphony – Music of Star Wars (Wilmington, NC)
The Greenville Zoo held their annual Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event, on October 20-22 & 27-29. The event featured more than 20 trick-or-treat stations; character photo opportunities, including princesses; an extinct species graveyard and a Not-Very-Scary House. The 501st and Rebel Legion were invited to participate as a photo-op station […]
In honor of John Williams’ 85th birthday this year, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra kicked off its POPS concert series with some of his most memorable film scores to date. The SOLD OUT evening, in the 1,800-seat Performance Hall within the brand-new Gaillard Center, featured film scores from: Schindler’s List, Lincoln, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry […]
Read More… from Oct. 26 – Happy Birthday John Williams (Charleston, SC)
his was a huge event. Over 2000 people attended. We had a large display including the following: Mandolarian Mercs display area. Large Photo area with controlled entrance and exit. At entrance of Photo Area had table displaying blasters and helmets. First photo area was a scene on Endor with and AT-ST (aka Arty) Second photo […]
Read More… from Oct. 7 – Star Wars Reads Day (Charleston, SC)
3rd Annual Cape Fear ComicCon. This is a one-day event held at the Coastline Convention Center (Downtown Wilmington). The Con was packed despite morning and afternoon rain. Over 2000 people attended and it was hard to move around. Our booth space was cut in half by the Con staff upon arrival, down to just 10×10, […]
Read More… from Aug. 12 – 3rd Annual Cape Fear ComicCon (Wilmington, NC)
Star Wars Night at the “Shark Tank”, home of the Wilmington Sharks. It was 95 degrees and sunny at game time. Once the sun went below the trees it felt a bit cooler. We did have a large dressing room with A/C and complimentary food and drinks. The team had Star Wars music and sound […]
Read More… from July 8 – Wilmington Sharks Star Wars Night (Wilmington,NC)
The Carolina Garrison and Rebel Legion/Blue Ridge Base teamed up to help celebrate the 4th of July at Bucky’s BBQ Bash. Food was amazing! Characters walked around the business interacting with guests and took pictures. People were also stopping by as they drove by for pictures and to grab plates of BBQ! Carolina Garrison Members […]
Read More… from July 4 – Bucky’s BBQ 4th of July Bash (Greenville, SC)
Make a Wish – South Carolina contacted the Carolina Garrison for assistance with a Make a Wish recipient who was arriving at Myrtle Beach Airport. The hero of the event was Salvador, who is 12 years old and was arriving with his family from Pennsylvania. We arrived at the airport early to meet with Horry […]
Read More… from June 25 – Make A Wish Assistance (Myrtle Beach, SC)
The library estimates they had over 350 people attend the event and were very happy to have such a great group of us! They had a lot of fun events and even had Chewbacca cookies! Garrison Troopers Attending: 1. Andrew G 2. Pam G 3. Brad M 4. Josh W 5. Kenya T 6. Jessica […]
Read More… from June 24 – 3rd Annual Star Wars Festival (Greensboro, NC)
