FunExpo: Star Wars in Welland

The 501st Canadian Garrison, Rebel Legion, Force United Niagara and the London Rogues Star Wars characters were the highlight of the FunExpo held May 21, 2011 at the Arena in Welland, Ontario. The show helped raise funds for the charity 'Help A Child Smile' while selling plenty of toys and much, much more (and it was free admission).

See lots more photos after the jump.

A baby Wallaby from Exotic Critter Tales

The loveley Lovina in cosplay costume with great blue eyes

Mr America action figure

Baby Yoda

Darth Vader, an AT-ST vehicle and some Ewoks

A little boy dressed as Darth Vader does the VW commercial pose

I join some stormtroopers at the show

Beach Bunny 2011: Easter Parade

The Beach got all up in my face, kicked some sand at me and held the 44th annual Lions Club Easter Parade which culminated in a fuzzy, white bunny waving to all the happy people (many wearing bunny costumes and bunny ears) along Queen Street on Sunday, April 24, 2011.

Beach Bunny 2011 featured a lot of chocolate, including a golden Lindt car with bunny ears, marching bands, cheerleaders and lots of community groups marching and handing out candy while the weather warmed up as the parade wound along the street full of people. Here is Canadian Olympic Gold Medal winner and parade Grand Marshall

Bobsleader Heather Moyse flashes the golden Olympic Medal and sports bunny ears as Grand Marshall.

Toronto's 64th Mayor, Rob Ford walks in the parade.

This parade rivals the size of the Santa Claus event and has the benefit of being a lot warmer than jolly old St Nick's winter parade. Find a side street for parking and begin your hike to the side of the Queen Street where you can see the magic and your kids can put their baskets - ready for the candy that will soon come.

See plenty of pictures of the parade after the jump (click on Read More >>, below).

There were plenty of beautiful and enchanted princesses.

Miss Teen Canada and Miss Canada

Quite a few marching bands took place, including the Canadian Forces Toronto Signals Marching Band and one of my favourites the green shirted Samba Elegua.

Malvern Band

Magnolia Brass band

Toronto Signals Band

Pipe and Drum Band

Star Wars 501st Legion characters in parade

Parade floats and people fill Queen Street in the Beach.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Force

With a cold and wet weekend forecast I decided to visit the St Catherines Toys R Us where there was to be a gathering of Star Wars Characters on Saturday, April 18, 2010. At least 15 members (and an android) of the Young Jedi Force got into costume to help support their community and raise money for charity.



It is very impressive to see so many of the characters in one place. They certainly put a lot of work into the costumes.



There was even an Ewok at the event.




There are many Star Wars fan groups in Ontario.

501st Canadian Garrison
London Rogues
Rebel Legion: Canadian Base

For fans of science fiction, costumes and cosplay don't forget these upcoming Toronto events.

Polaris
July 16 - 18, 2010
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
Look for the The Polaris Masquerade which "is an amateur costume competition for costumes relating to categories of Anime/Manga, Media (e.g. Star Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5, computer games, etc.), Fantasy, Science Fiction, and any other related topics. The Masquerade will take place on Saturday evening after the Constellation Awards."

Toronto Comicon
Fan Appreciation Event 2010
June 5-6, 2010
Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building Hall G
222 Bremner Blvd.

Fan Expo Canada
August 27-29, 2010
Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building Hall
222 Bremner Blvd.

Halloween: Trick or Treat

The little ghosts and goblins will soon be knocking on our doors asking for treats (mmm delicious treats) and luckily this year it is not snowing (although it is a little damp and windy) but the kids are tough and will do a lot for candy. (That's Erin pictured above).

Members of the Star Wars Canadian Rebel Legion gathered at the Milton home of Daniel and welcomed the young children dressed as Star Wars characters - the light sabers were pretty cool. Even some of the children dropping by were Star Wars characters, including the famous Darth Vader.





Halloween seems to be the end of our beautiful fall colours. Go walk, climb or bike around nature and see the last leaves before Canada begins it's true season of winter.



My son and his friends recreated a movie trailer for a school project. The movie they picked is the scary "Legion" due out in January of 2010. It is a fight against angels as a former angel seeks to protect a pregnant lady whose child can save humanity. First is the official trailer and their production follows. The official trailer is scary, their trailer is hilarious.

Fighting 501st Canadian Garrison

The Fighting 501st Legion: Canadian Garrison Imperial Star Wars costume fans go out to various events and remind everyone that their will be a gathering of Stormtroopers and others during the date Star Wars Concert at the Air Canada Centre (ACC).

TORONTO: Air Canada Centre
Thursday, November 26, 2009
American Express Presale: THU, September 24 at 10am until TUE, September 29 at 10pm
Call: 416-870-8000
Web: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/promo/pr6ici



You can see more pictures of the Star Wars characters from Halloween 2009 at my post here.