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
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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Star Wars Party & Blood Drive w/ Ryder Windham
Mission Reports October 19, 2011
On October 15 the 501st NEG and the Rebel Legion’s Alderaan Base joined author Ryder Windham at the Rochambeau Branch Library, Providence RI for a Star Wars themed blood drive. The library greatly exceeded collection expectations and everyone had a great time!