To kick off DigitalLife (New York's massive consumer event focused around gaming, gadgets and technology), Ziff Davis media, LucasArts, and the city of New York held a special Battlefront II event in Times Square.

Plus New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued a proclamation that today was officially Star Wars day in New York.

Check out the full story here:
Star Wars Battlefront II Invades New York

There's great photos with the article of the invasion of Time Square, including a stormtrooper holding a rather dainty umbrella for Darth Vader.