Yesterday we went live with registration for Star Wars Celebration IV.


I do not claim to know anything about what it's like to be a parent, but so far in my life I imagine that these Celebrations are as close to the experience giving birth as I've come.

I did not work on Celebration I, but the events have been my babies since CII. It's a dream job, planning parties for my fellow Star Wars fans, but I find it takes endurance and strength of will as much as it does creativity, organization, and a sense of humor.

The first contraction might have started yesterday at noon, but planning for CIV started a year ago, when I was touring the country with Peter and Owen of Gen Con, looking for a larger venue. As awesome as Indianapolis was, we had simply outgrown it. Time to think big!

Welcome to the next ride!

One of the best parts of Celebration is the ideas and contributions from fellow fans. Watch the celebration landing page around the middle of November for information on how you can submit an event idea, or submit an application for a fan club table!
Mary Franklin
Events Manager
Lucasfilm