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The fun jumps to light speed - with great ideas for a Star Wars party!

Whether you're planning a birthday, a movie night celebration, or partying in observance of Star Wars Day on May 4 ("may the 4th be with you!") here are some great ideas for hosting one of the best party themes on the planet:

Star Wars party Invitations - Blast off by creating your own Star Wars party invitations with Star Wars clip art using headlines like "You're invited to an 'out of this world' Star Wars party!" or "Come to the best gathering in the galaxy!"

Star Wars party food - Get creative by whipping up some Skywalker salsa and chips, galactic party punch, Yoda soda (be sure it's green!), oatmeal Wookiee cookies, and top it off with homemade sheet cake decorated with Star Wars Lego or action figures.

Star Wars party games & activities - For the younger set, get the crayons out and provide Star Wars printables and coloring pages to keep little hands busy. Older kids might appreciate a good round of Star Wars trivia with prizes given to the most knowledgeable Star Wars fan, or form party-goers into groups to reenact their favorite Star Wars movie scene.

Party favors & goodie bags: - Fill 'em up with Star Wars novelty candy, cards and stickers, printable masks, or small toys & keepsakes available online or in most toy or party goods stores.

Around the Web, explore more great advice on hosting the best Star Wars party in the universe with tips on games & activites, related recipes, fun party games and homemade decorations ...

More Star Wars party ideas around the Web:

Star Wars Kids - The official site with lots of fun activities, games, party craft projects and Star Wars trivia.

Star Wars Birthday Party - Dozens of submitted ideas from creative moms & dads with tips on homemade decorations, activities, invitations, party food and goodie bags.

Star Wars Party - Episode III Birthday Party - Cool craft ideas, games & activities, plus instructions for do it yourself invitations & party favors, a homemade Mustafar volcano table centerpiece, and tips on a special Star Wars birthday cake, from AmazingMoms.com

Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas - One-stop browsing for party games & activities, plus great ideas for party food and menus including quick recipes for Chocolate Light Sabers and Yoda Soda.

Instructables - Star Wars Cake - In a town far, far away ... a dad decided to make a Star Wars cake for his son's birthday. With step-by-step photos & instructions.

Star Wars Invitation - Party Planning - Do your own spin on this cleverly-worded invitation that begins: "In a galaxy not so far away..."

Home Made Star Wars Costumes - Like it says, with instructions, material lists and reference photos for making your own Star Wars costumes, light sabers and robots.

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