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How to Celebrate May the 4th in Siouxland

On May Fourth each year, Star Wars fans across the globe use the silly play on words ("May the Fourth" sounds a lot like "May the Force") as a fun excuse to celebrate their favorite fandom.  And there are several opportunities in Siouxland to make the day extra fun. Here are a few I've seen:

in background, stars sparkle in space. in foreground, the post title


Star Wars Day at the Remax City Centre

Head to the ReMax City Centre on May the 4th, 2024 to catch a showing of Return of the Jedi, widely regarded as the best Star Wars movie. For $5 per person, attendees get to watch the movie but also get a free box of popcorn and a photo opp! There will also be Star Wars themed drinks available for purchase. Doors open at 1pm and the movie starts at 2pm.

ReMax City Centre, 712 4th Street, 2pm


FREE Comic Book Day

Both Acme Comics and Starfighter Comics in Sioux City host Free Comic Book Day each year on the first Saturday in May. In 2024, that falls on May the Fourth, making it extra fun! Whichever store you go to, you can expect free comics appropriate for fans of all ages while supplies last. Comic book publishers work with the comic book stores around the country to print these special promotional copies of comic books to get more readers interested in reading comic books, and for parents it really is a nice way to introduce kids to comic books without having to spend money if you aren't sure that your kids will like them yet.  Acme usually also has costumed characters on Free Comic Book Day, so stay tuned for more info on that. 


Acme Comics, 1622 Pierce Street, celebrating Free Comic Book Day on 5/4/24 from 11am to 4pm with appearances from the 501st Legion, Ghostbusters, and more surprises in store!

Starfighter Comics, 4501 Southern Hills Drive, celebrating Free Comic Book Day on 5/4/24 from 10am to 8pm, with an appearance from author/illustrator Josh C. Lyman


Star Wars Storytimes at the Library

Both the Sioux City Public Library and South Sioux City Public Library are hosting Star Wars themed events on May the Fourth and both are FREE and open to the public!

Sioux City Public Library, 529 Pierce Street, 11am First Saturday Family Storytime
South Sioux City Public Library, 2121 Dakota Avenue, 2pm, Star Wars Party

Check out Star Wars books, movies, and more from the library

The Sioux City Public Library has a wide variety of Star Wars materials available to check out for FREE including DVDs, books for adults and children, graphic novels, and comic books including:

  • All 9 movies in the original, sequel, and prequel trilogies on DVD
  • Additional movies like Rogue One and Solo
  • Kids DVDs including Lego Star Wars and all the Star Wars Rebels seasons 
  • Picture books and kids chapter books
  • Official full-length novels including the new High Republic books
  • Older fiction books like the Thrawn series of novels
  • Darth Vader comics
  • Encyclopedias and guides like the 2024 editions of The Many Worlds of Star Wars: The Unofficial Fan Guide and The Fan Guide to Star Wars: Heroes and Villains
  • Biographies of Star Wars legends including Billy Williams and Carrie Fisher
  • And much more!

Make your own Star Wars fun at Home

Check out the free recipes and printables from the official Star Wars site for inspiration to make your own creative Star Wars celebration at home. And watch your favorite Star Wars movies or shows on DVD or stream them on Disney+ (there's even a new show coming, Tales of the Empire, which should be available on Disney+ on May 4th, 2024!)

Whatever way you choose to celebrate, have a wonderful day!

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