Star Wars Celebration images: The Force is strong with convention-goers in Anaheim

“Star Wars” fans from the 501st Legion costume organization show off their Stormtrooper gear during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Costumed “Star Wars” fans Corin Zinninger as Darth Reuan, Sharon Jackson as Mission Vao, Kyle Jackson as a Wookiee, and Brennan Zinninger as Carth Onasi, all of Las Vegas, pose for pictures during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Costumed “Star Wars” fans pose with toy lightsabers during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration held at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Dressed as “Star Wars” character Oola, Moe Hunt of Chicago poses with Roxy the Rancor during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

A “Star Wars” fan dressed as Darth Vader leads a parade of characters from the 501st Legion costume organization as they make a dramatic entrance into the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

“Star Wars” fans from the 501st Legion costume organization show off their Stormtrooper gear as they make a dramatic entrance into the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

“Star Wars” fans from the 501st Legion costume organization show off their Stormtrooper gear as they make a dramatic entrance into the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion costume organization parade through the halls of the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Charlotte Davis, 2, of San Diego, plays with bubbles from a bubble-making R2-D2 during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Danielle Young of Salem, Mass., is dressed as Princess Leia during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Molly Ingham of South Carolina shows off her costume -- “Frozen’s” Queen Elsa as a Sith -- during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Molly Ingham, right, of South Carolina shows off her costume -- “Frozen’s” Queen Elsa as a Sith -- during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

“Star Wars” fan Anthony Lopez of Sacramento shows off his Shadow Trooper costume during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

“Star Wars” fans Anthony Lopez, left, of Sacramento and Torri Robbins, right, of Denver show off their Shadow Trooper costumes during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

Jovan C. of Norco checks his phone while dressed as Luke Skywalker during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16.

David Vazquez of Puerto Rico dresses as battle-damaged Darth Vader.

A man who goes by the name of “Hyper” poses as a beach-ready stormtrooper.

Actor, stuntman and performer Lucky McQueede of Santa Clarita performs as Darth Maul cyborg, right.

A close-up of McQueede.

Youngsters learn how to use light sabers during a Jedi training seminar.

The Hodge family: Kelly, Milo, 6, and Dave, of Nashville sport their homemade biker scouts outfits from “Return of the Jedi.”

A Star Wars Celebration attendee enjoys an exhibit at the Anaheim Convention Center.

“Star Wars” fans view the Hot Wheels’ Life-Size, 150-mph Darth Vader car, based on a C5 Chevrolet Corvette.

Dylan Stalker of Long Beach, dressed as a combination of a spartan and Boba Fett, stands next to a giant Jabba the Hutt model.

Stryder Brown of Los Angeles is the Hip Hop Trooper, whose pumping music gets him dancing at the Star Wars Celebration.

A detail of a medallion worn by Stryder Brown.

“Retired Sidious,” otherwise known as Delyn Murie, 74, of Riverside, uses his imperial walker to get around at Star Wars Celebration.

A skateboarding Stormtrooper.

Excitement rises among fans waiting for “Date With The Princess: Carrie Fisher.”

Participants in a Princess Leia look-alike contest compete before Carrie Fisher took the stage.

Contestants parade across the stage during the Princess Leia look-alike contest.

Carrie Fisher and her dog, Gary, onstage during the “Date With The Princess: Carrie Fisher” event.

Carrie Fisher gets animated on stage.

Carrie Fisher onstage during the “Date With The Princess: Carrie Fisher” event.

A youngster is prepared for a lightsaber fight as he walks through the dark shadows at the Star Wars Celebration.

“Star Wars” fans travel to their next destination at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Jon Aragon of Rancho Cucamonga shows off his Star Wars tattoos.

Dwayne Smith of San Francisco poses as a Hammerhead action figure.

Jessica Odell of Lisburn, Ireland, is dressed as Maris Broud from “The Force Unleashed” video game.

William Teague of Austin, Texas. views dozens of Star Wars figures lined up in a display by the Kotobukiya company.

In tattoo alley, artist Damian Cain of Britain shows off his Luke Skywalker tattoo.

In tattoo alley, Vinny Romanelli of New York City gives Angela Byrd of Modesto an angelic R2D2 tattoo.

Mark Stair of New Jersey as an AT-AT Driver.

Malcolm McNeil of Ventura takes part in the X-Wing Experience Star Wars Battlefront.

Robert Gomes of Walnut, Calif., is Darth Tannos in the Millennium Falcon scene.

Eric Cajiuat, of Fullerton, is Jedi Elvis in the Millennium Falcon scene.

Jae Ashbury poses on Kira’s Bumper Car.

Artwork in the Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars collection booth.

A fan takes photos of some of the extensive collection of Star Wars memorabilia in the Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars collection booth.

Jennifer Hobart, of Fullerton, creates her own Star Wars character with special contact lenses.

Fans put an Asian spin on their Stormtrooper costumes.

A fan dressed as Queen Padme Amidala on April 18.

Fans dress in character and recreate the Mos Eisley Cantina from “Star Wars.”

Fans dress in character and recreate the Mos Eisley Cantina from “Star Wars.”

Fans dress in character and recreate the Mos Eisley Cantina from “Star Wars.”

Fans dress in character and recreate the Mos Eisley Cantina from “Star Wars.”

A replica of the Mos Eisley Cantina from “Star Wars.”

Calvin Heins, 12, of Los Angeles, wears a Jawa costume in front of a replica of the Mos Eisley Cantina from “Star Wars.”

Fans dressed as Tusken Raiders pose for a group photo.

Fans dressed as Tusken Raiders pose for a group photo.

Fans dressed as biker scouts pose for a group photo.

Fans dressed as biker scouts pose for a group photo.