Visiting DIA on Sunday was Luke Skywalker, members of the Resistance, stormtroopers, C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Kylo Ren and dogs dressed as Yoda and Wookies.
Kylo Ren and a stormtrooper attempts to recruit members to the First Order by taking selfies during Star Wars Day celebrations at Denver International Airport on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)
Heroes and traitors of the galaxy landed at Denver International Airport on Sunday to bring order to many travelers on Star Wars Day.
For thousands who traveled through the Jeppesen Terminal on Sunday morning, Darth Vader and Kylo Ren told The Denver Gazette they successfully recruited some members into the dark side and First Order.
Kylo Ren and a stormtrooper attempts to recruit members to the First Order by taking selfies during Star Wars Day celebrations at Denver International Airport on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)
Fortunately, it appeared many rejected the dark force.
After all, lightsabers and blasters aren’t allowed through security checkpoints, according to airport officials.
“Star Wars Day, which is an annual event that we have, engages the passengers and engages employees. It’s an overall great fun-filled day,” DIA spokesperson Ashley Forest said.
A Resistance pilot comes to save Denver International Airport from falling to the First Order during Star Wars Day celebrations on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)
Star Wars Day, or known as “May the Fourth be with you,” occurs every year on May 4 to celebrate the famous Star Wars or Mandalorian franchises.
Among the stars who appeared at DIA on Sunday were Luke Skywalker, members of the Resistance, stormtroopers, C-3PO, R2-D2, and therapy dogs dressed as Yoda and Wookiees.
Biggie the Wookiee pup is one with the force during Star Wars Day at Denver International Airport on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)
Many travelers at DIA, either departing from or arriving in Denver, stopped to take pictures with dozens of the Star Wars stars.
“We are always looking at enhancing the customer experience,” Forest said. “It is about giving our passengers the experience that not only they won’t forget, but also being able to have fun in what can be a stressful time.”
Darth Vader, a fighter pilot and stormtrooper shows off the dark side at Denver International Airport for Star Wars Day on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)Fuchsia the Yoda dog is one with the force at Denver International Airport for Star Wars Day on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)Star Wars characters celebrate Star Wars Day at Denver International Airport on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)Messi the Golden Doodle dons his favorite Star Wars character during Star Wars Day celebrations at Denver International Airport on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)Star Wars characters, including C-3PO and a robotic R2-D2, greet travelers at Denver International Airport for Star Wars Day on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)A Tusken Raider, who traveled in from Tatooine, celebrates Star Wars Day at Denver International Airport on Sunday, May 4 in Denver, Colorado. (NoahFestensteinCity Government [email protected]://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/9/f0/326/9f032698-379f-11ee-8053-8bacbed4931f.60984dba383441d9647e0e740a08a8e6.png)