Star Wars Fans March!
If you’re like my husband, than you grew up watching the Rose Parade every New Year’s Day. Usually I’m not a big fan of parades and since we were out pretty late, we slept in. Unfortunately, it looks like we missed one of the most interesting units the parade has had in years! Apparently this year’s Grand Marshal was George Lucas, creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Behind his car marched over 200 stormtroopers and Darth Vader, I kid you not! Check out the story below:
Nature’s grandeur was on full display at the 118th Rose Parade on Monday, featuring a bounty of floral creations that included a fire-breathing dragon protecting a castle, hummingbirds hovering over blossoms and a frog trying to lap up some water.
The festivities began with a majestic flyover by an Air Force B-2 stealth bomber that brought cheers from people packed in bleachers and on streets. Actress-singer Kristin Chenoweth and a dancing troupe rang in the new year with a tribute to this year’s parade theme "Our Good Nature."
One of the highlights was the three-piece "Star Wars Spectacular," an entry that celebrates the 1977 release of "Star Wars," the first film in the sci-fi saga. About 200 stormtroopers led by Darth Vader marched down Colorado Boulevard as Ewoks swung from trees and waterfalls cascaded down the side of the garden planet Naboo. source
Tags: rose parade 2007, new years 2007, pasedena, star wars, stormtroopers, george lucas
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