Star Wars day: May the fourth be with you

Star Warsfans rejoiced in their annual celebration of the movie franchise on Monday. Star Wars Day is based on the date's phonetic similarity tothe film's catchphrase: "May the force be with you."

• May the 4th be with you: Star Wars Jedi training at Windsor library
• Star Wars theme played on Parliament Hill carillon bells
• Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th by doing some good from the dark side

Revellers wished "May the fourth be with you" to one another.

Toy-maker Legocelebrated by building the world's largest Millennium Falcon in Melbourne, Australia.

Master builders Chris and DanSteiningerbuilt the Star Wars spacecraft.

Some people dressed up to show off their fandom.

Some Canadian fans belonging to the official costuming organization dressed up as characters from the dark side and did some charity work.

Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany, who stars onOrphan Black, joined the fun by dressing up as DarthVader.

Even the Canadian government got in on the action. Parks Canada tweeted an inspiring quote from Yoda, a wise Jedi master.

TheStar Warstheme song was scheduled to play at Parliament Hill's Peace Tower at noon ET.

NDP Leader Tom Mulcairacknowledged on Twitter today that a image of him dressed as a Jedi knight was circulating among supporters. He expressed his desire to change the colour of his lightsaber, and Nova Scotia MLA Dave Wilson was only too happy to oblige.

For the first time in years,fans have a newStar Warsmovie to look forward to this May 4.Star Wars: EpisodeVII - The Force Awakenswill be in theatres this December.