Marquette, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – May the Fourth has become a day of celebration for fans of the Star Wars franchise, and there will be a special Star Wars-themed fundraiser that day in Marquette to help support the annual Marquette 4th of July fireworks display.
Mike Forester, one of the event organizers and official Star Wars maven, joined the Sunny Morning Show today to talk about this fun opportunity to help continue Marquette’s fireworks tradition.
Forester explained that the 501 Legion, the official screen-accurate Star Wars costumers, have teamed with local award-winning photographer Daniele Carol to give fans of Star Wars a high-quality and professional photograph with their favorite characters.
He said photo shoots will be going on from 1pm to 6pm this Saturday, May the Fourth, at Ampersand Coworking on Washington Street and you can sign up for a session for $40.00 and get four pictures for your enjoyment.
All proceeds raised will go to the Marquette Fireworks fund.
LISTEN IN – Mike Forester with more about the May The Fourth For The 4th fundraiser.
