On the 3rd of December 2011, Members of the 501st New England Garrison Marched along with Rebel Alderaan Base at Manchester NH’s annual Christmas Parade. Several Jedi lead the march ,with the Imperials in quick pursuit, for some 30,000+ spectators who lined Elm St to see the festive holiday parade. The Spirit of NH holiday parade is the largest Christmas Parade in NH. A donation to the Jimmy Fund was made in the name of the NEG/AB.
In attendance where 4 Snowtroopers, 3 Clones, a Biker Scout, a Stormtrooper, a Imperial Officer, Darth Vader,…
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Spirit of Christmas Parade – Manchester, NH
Mission Reports December 19, 2011
Red Cross ‘Patriots’ Blood Drive – Foxboro, MA
Mission Reports December 13, 2011
On Saturday, December 10th members of the 501st Legion-New England Garrison and Rebel Legion-Alderaan Base arrived at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA to support the American Red Cross in the annual “Bob’s Heroes” blood drive. Commander Gree (sporting a Patriots jersey), two Stormtroopers, a Snowtrooper, Biker Scout, TIE Pilot with Imperial Crewman and Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi were on hand to pose for pictures with people waiting for their turn to donate blood. Lots of people came out to support an important, life-saving cause and everyone in attendance had a great time!
SouthCoast Toy and Comic Convention – FairHaven, MA
Mission Reports December 13, 2011
On November 6, 2011 troops representing the New England Garrison and Alderaan Base made their first appearance at the SouthCoast Toy and Comic Convention in FairHaven, MA. One of the featured guests was the 501st Honorary Member Gerald Home who held a panel for the guests, with a Biker Scout keeping the room secure, about his experience with the Star Wars films as well as the important and wonderful work the 501st does for charity. Guests of the con were able to pose with our members and learn about our organization….
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Lions Club Halloween Parade – Woburn, MA
Mission Reports November 3, 2011
On a cold and blustery October day – a day after a freak late season Nor’Easter which brought 12 inches of snow in some areas, the New England Garrison and Alderaan Base ventured out to one of their favorite annual events. Between costumers and wranglers 35 people braved the cold to march in the Woburn Halloween Parade, a 3 mile jaunt through Woburn, MA. Leading our section of the parade were the Jedi, X-Wing pilots, a Tusken and a peck of rockin’ jawas from Alderaan Base. Following them, the parade…
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Star Wars Fun Night – Amherst, NH
Mission Reports November 3, 2011
Members of the New England Garrison and Alderaan Base participated in the fourth annual “Star Wars Fun Night” where they assisted in a record breaking night’s attendance of local families celebrating Star Wars through games, movies, and giveaways. Over $1500 worth of Star Wars toys were donated for the event, and were awarded to every young fan throughout the night. The Star Wars themed night also gave everyone the opportunity to don their finest Imperial and Rebel costumes and pose with members and R2-D2 during a professional photo shoot.
Photos from the event can…
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