"May the Fourth be with you”- the widely known catchphrase of Star Wars Day falling on May 4th + the unofficial holiday celebrating the Star Wars movie franchise! ✨

Join Palmy BID in celebrating all things Star Wars at Downtown! We’ve teamed up with the Palmerston North Knights Light Saber Group to make this year’s ‘May The 4th Be With You’ Event bigger & better! This event will not only feature a night market, but also a Star Wars cosplay parade and a special screening of ‘Episode I – The Phantom Menace’ at Event Cinema.

Come and check it all out 👇

🌟 NIGHT MARKET: 4.00pm – 7.30pm
Featuring live music, local stallholders, Star Wars themed treats, family-friendly entertainment, a photobooth, facepainting & much more!

🌟 STAR WARS PARADE & PRESENTATION: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Watch Star Wars cosplay characters put on a bit of a show throughout the Centre & see who snaps up the “BEST DRESSED” award for 2024 (details further below)

🌟 STAR WARS MOVIE: 8.30pm
It’s the 25th Anniversary of ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace”! Event Cinema is screening the movie at 8.30pm, following the market & parade, so why not finish off the night in front of the big screen!? Make sure to purchase your tickets for the movie here:
https://bit.ly/SWMovieTicket

COSTUMES & COSPLAY ENCOURAGED!
Pull out your best Storm Trooper outfit, your Yoda onesie or your Darth Vader kit and you may be awarded the 'BEST DRESSED' award
*Note: Winner of the best dressed award must still be on site at the event between 7.30-8.30pm to collect their prize