As the city gears up for the annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, residents might start seeing some unique-looking folks around town. RedEye caught up with the Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion, a "Star Wars" costuming group that will be at the event April 26-28, and snapped some interesting pictures of them around downtown. Enjoy.
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Members of the Midwest Garrison, the Illinois chapter of the 501st Legion, a "Star Wars" costuming club do their own "Abbey Road" on Michigan Avenue on April 14, 2013. — Lenny Gilmore, April 13, 2013
Members of the Midwest Garrison recreate the famous "Sailor coming home" photo. — Lenny Gilmore, April 13, 2013
Darth Vader of the Midwest Garrison conducts his Imperial March through Chicago's streets. — Mike Rich, April 13, 2013
Members of the Midwest Garrison take a break in Millennium Park. — Lenny Gilmore, April 13, 2013
Members of the Midwest Garrison do their thing outside the Art Institute. — Mike Rich, April 13, 2013
Members of the Midwest Garrison underneath the Bean in Millennium Park. — Lenny Gilmore, April 13, 2013
Members of the Midwest Garrison strike a pose in Millennium Park. — Mike Rich , April 13, 2013
Darth Vader of the Midwest Garrison signs autographs in Millennium Park. — Mike Rich , April 13, 2013
