Motor City Comic-Con 2008

Features

Blaster Range
Blast Imperial or Rebel forces for prizes. Open all day Friday, Saturday 10:00 - 3:00, all day Sunday.

Kids' Area
Coloring books, temporary tattoos, and maybe some guest artists! Open all day Friday, Saturday 10:00 - 3:00, all day Sunday.

Special Events

Saturday (Convention Hours: 10:30am - 6:00pm)

11:30 - 12:30 501st Legion Panel Learn about the 501st Legion, the costumes of the Empire, and how bad guys can do good for charities and the community. Featuring guest speaker Albin Johnson, founder of the 501st.
1:00 - 2:00 Rebel Legion Panel Meet the Rebel Legion, the costumers of the "good guys" of Star Wars. Featuring costuming information, charity and community involvement.
3:00 - 3:30 Star Wars Parade Star Wars characters march through the convention facility.
3:30 - 4:30 Droid Hunt How long can you elude the Empire while harboring Rebel droids? Get caught and interrogated, win prizes!
5:01 Droid Hunt Prizes Prizes for the Droid Hunt will be given away at the Star Wars booth.

Sunday (Convention Hours: 10:30am - 5:00pm)

1:00 - 1:30 Star Wars Parade Star Wars characters march through the convention facility.
1:30 Costume contest Star Wars-themed costume contest for kids. Come dressed in your finest Star Wars costumes and win prizes!




Upcoming Events
Sat., 7/4: 4th of July Parade (Grandville, MI)
On July 4th, the city of Grandville will be holding its annual 4th of July Parade and Celebration full of activities and entertainment.

Sat., 7/18: Drive-In Movie Night (Chesterfield, MI)
World's Finest Custard on 33538 E. 23 Mile Rd. in Chesterfield will be hosting a movie and activity day with the 501st from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Sat., 8/1: West Michigan Whitecaps Star Wars Night (Comstock Park, MI)
The West Michigan Whitecaps invite the 501st and Rebel Legion back for another Star Wars night with fans.

Fri., 8/14: Great Lakes Loons Star Wars Night (Midland, MI)
The Great Lakes Loons of the Midwest Baseball League will host a Star Wars night featuring the 501st and Rebel Legion. Dow Diamond, 825 East Main St., Midland, MI

Sun., 8/16: Monroe Humane Society Annual Fundraiser (Newport, MI)
Join the Monroe Area Cloudbusters Radio Control Club and the 501st at Niki Park for a day of RC action and Star Wars visitation! Parking is available for a $5.00 donation and all proceeds from the event benefit the Monroe Humane Society.

9/26: Fantasy Expo and Show (Durand, MI)


501st Legion

Neighboring Garrisons
Midwest Garrison
Illinois, Wisconsin
Ohio Garrison
Ohio
Bloodfin Garrison
Indiana
Canadian Garrison
Eastern, Northern Canada



The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. © 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.