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Ways to Celebrate May The Fourth in Las Vegas

Posted on May 2, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Rob Kachelriess

Rob Kachelriess

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Who knew a ‘70s science-fiction flick would evolve into a cultural movement? Here’s where to celebrate the legacy of “Star Wars” at May The Fourth events in Las Vegas 👉

🔭 The Desert Research Institute joins the Atomic Museum for May the Science Be With You, 4 - 7 p.m. on May 2. Fans of all ages can enjoy educational demonstrations with a “Star Wars” touch, eat from food trucks, and take photos with iconic characters.

🍳 All three Broken Yolk Cafe locations will have “Star Wars” movies playing in the background on May 4, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., while serving lightsaber-themed mimosa flights for adults and coloring pages for the kids. Nobody will mind if you dress up.

⚔️ Gear up in costume for a May The Fourth celebration on May 4 at the Downtown Container Park, featuring live music, a “fight scene” by the UNLV Society of Light-Saber Duelists, and balloon art 6 - 8 p.m. “The Last Jedi” screens at 8:15 p.m.

🚀 Millennium Fandom has a Star Wars cosplay party, 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. on May 4.

🎸 Galactic Empire, a heavy metal tribute to John Williams, performs in Star Wars cosplay at the Silverton’s Veil Pavilion, May 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets begin at $35.

🪐 The Nerd is hosting a Star Wars costume contest, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., on May 4 with $1,000 in prizes.

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