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Galactic Force Battle for ChiTown - Chicago's 2nd Annual Light Up Freeze Mob

Every Geek with a light saber (no matter what kind) heed our call!

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Last year went so well, we're doing it again!!!

CHICAGO JEDI, along with EDGE Theatre (MacSith & Klingon Christmas Carol), and Princesscapades Princess Parties are proud to present Chicago's May The 4th Be With Chicago LED-saber Freeze Mob
See the Facebook event page as well: https://www.facebook.com/events/417159891986035/?active_tab=discussion

Join us in celebrating the day of May The 4th Be With the Chicago fans of Star Wars. Wear your favorite costume and come have fun battling with your saber or use the Force! You can also use light up "force power" gloves!

Event is BYOL (Bring your own light-up saber) and costumes are strongly encouraged! No light-up or LED-saber? No problem! Just use The Force!

~ Locations ~
There will be 3 "battles" staged across downtown Chicago.

First location:
The Agora Art Installation - Roosevelt & Michigan (right off the Redline). A fitting place with an interpretation of the piece being about crowds!
Second Location:
Museum Campus - Base of the steps that intersect Shedd and the Field Muesem.
Third Location:
Museum Campus - Near the Lake with the city as a back drop and then away we go!

~ The Battles ~
At each of the above locations, a frozen battle will take place! Light vs dark, good vs evil, every other color vs. red!

Participants will be split into 2 groups: Good Guys and Bad Guys.

At the signal, the Bad Guys ignite their sabers menacingly. Then the Good Guys will ignite theirs heroically. At the cry of "Fight!" the opposing sides will take a battle pose then freeze. DO NOT ACTUALLY HIT EACH OTHER WITH THE SABERS. Please obey all rules listed below.

After a count to 60, strike another pose. And then again. The last (4th) battle pose will be held for 2-3 minutes while the frozen battle is filmed for the mannequin challenge!

This will be repeated at each of the locations listed above.

~ The Rules ~

PLEASE READ ALL RULES REGARDING THIS EVENT!

  1. No guns, blaster rifles, blasters. Not of any kind. You come with a replica gun or explosive device we will call the police immediately.

  2. All are welcome. Kids, families, adults, costumed or non costumed. Make sure your behavior reflects a family atmosphere. You must be sober. You show up drunk, we will call the police.

  3. Bring a light up saber. Any kind will do, as long as it lights up! From plastic toys to stunt quality sabers, all are welcome! This will be done at dark so lights (and fresh batteries) are important.

  4. By participating in this event, you acknowledge that EDGE Theatre, Princesscapades and Chicago Jedi are in no way responsible for your actions and can not be held responsible for legality, accident, incident, injury, minor or catastrophic. Participate at your own risk.

5)By participating in this event you acknowledge that photos and video may be taken of you and used in connection with EDGE Theater, Princesscapades or Chicago Jedi.

6)THERE WILL BE NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND! No sparring, no fighting, no hitting, or aggressive behavior of any kind. IF YOU BREAK THIS RULE WE WILL ASSUME THAT YOU MEAN THE EVENT OR PARTICIPANTS HARM AND CALL THE AUTHORITIES.

~ Some tips ~

  • Practice some poses beforehand so don't have to come up with them on the fly. Try to have 4-5 ready to go before you ride into battle!
  • Practice your battle face in the mirror! We want to see some emotion! Bonus points if you post a selfie on your battle face here.
  • Not everyone survives a fight! Dramatic deaths are always entertaining! Plan to die at the hand of your foe at least once.
  • Choose your side! If you are not in costume, please wear a blue ribbon if you intend to fight for good, or a red ribbon if you’re feeling evil.
  • Dress for the weather, Chicago weather changes constantly, so keep that in mind while planning your costume.
  • Want to the real deal when it comes to sabers? EDGE Theatre and Princesscapades both recommend Ultra sabers for all your galactic space sword needs!

Want to see what on Earth we are talking about? Check out this video of similar event!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wjf_lWxqyI

Not familiar with the mannequin challenge? Here is a fun example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9hxMSG1i8c

Be sure to check for updates before the event.

~Additionally~

The Chicago Jedi will be participating in the MS Walk on May 7th, the Sunday after this event. Check out our Meetup event page for more info, to take part or sponsor the cause at, our MS Walk Team page at, http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=28759&pg=team&team_id=506574

Or see the event page on Meetup.com at, https://www.meetup.com/ChicagoJedi/events/236982281/

COME HAVE FUN ON EITHER DAY ! ! !

May The Force Be With You! Chicago Jedi http://chicagojedi.com/

Windy City Wondertainment by EDGE Theatre:
www.windycitywondertainment.com (http://www.windycitywondertainment.com/) (E.D.G.E. of Orion)

Princesscapades Princess Parties:
http://www.chicagoprincessparties.com/

Chicago Jedi: (Events)
http://chicagojedi.com/index.php/meetup/cjevents

Free Admission
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