Get your best Han Solo outfit together and be part of an unofficial world record attempt this Friday as the organisers of Island Con set a challenge to see how many Han Solos can fit on the Red Funnel ferry.
The Red Falcon ferry will be turned into the Millennium Falcon for the 2nd year in a row on 4th May – or should that be ‘May the 4th be with you’…
Friday’s special event will see a round-trip ferry service departing from East Cowes at 12:30, although those on the mainland can board the 11:00 from Southampton. It’s free to join in the fun as long as you’re wearing a Han Solo outfit or any other form of Star Wars fancy dress/cosplay gear.
Celebrate the day with other Star Wars fans including Stormtroopers from the Isle of Wight Garrison of the 501st Legion and one of the UK’s most loved Chewbacca impersonators.
Organiser of Island Con, Ben E. Belton said:
“What better way to celebrate May 4th, than to load as many Star Wars cosplayers onto a ferry as possible!
“We’re really excited and we cannot wait to see all those brilliant Star Wars fans on board the Millennium Falcon… May the 4th be with you!”
Those who want to join in should meet at Red Funnel Ferries East Cowes no later than 12:15. For those on the mainland, meet at Terminal 1 and be sure to arrive no later than 10:45. No booking is required.
