First Friday: May the 4th Be With You

Name: First Friday: May the 4th Be With You
Start: 2026-05-01
Location: Landing Zone, 211 Levitow Ave

May

Date

1 May (Friday)

Time

Fri, 5 – 9 PM

Venue

Landing Zone, 211 Levitow Ave

Cannon AFB, NM, United States

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Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) in New Mexico is hosting a First Friday: May the 4th Be With You event on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event combines Star Wars themes with a "Cinco de Mayo" flair, playfully referred to as a "galactic fiesta" on the "Planet of Landtooine".

Are you looking for information on base access requirements for this event, or would you like details on the upcoming Wings Over Cannon Air Show in June?

Event Highlights

Location & Admission

•Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) in New Mexico is hosting a

•Costume Contest: Separate categories for kids and adults. Participants are encouraged to dress in Star Wars character costumes, alien/robot outfits, or even Star Wars-inspired modern attire.

•Activities & Entertainment:

•Build-a-Lightsaber: Crafting activity using pool noodles and duct tape.

•Blast-a-Trooper: A Nerf target challenge.

•Immersive Scavenger Hunt: Separate versions for adults and children.

•Entertainment: Includes karaoke, face painting, and bounce houses (space permitting).

•A Taco Bar and other options like Green Chile Cheeseburgers, Loaded Fries with Queso, Corn Dogs, and Breaded Chicken Nuggets will be available.

•Themed Libations: Both non-alcoholic drinks and themed adult beverages will be available for purchase.

•Location: Hosted by the Cannon Force (27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron), typically held at the Cannon Landing Zone or designated base community areas.

•Cost: Admission is free; however, food and beverages are available for purchase.

•Registration: No prior registration is required to attend.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026