BART riders can journey to “a galaxy far, far away” on a special starship train in celebration of Star Wars Day next month.
A six-car train will be transformed into a hub for fans of George Lucas’ science fiction world, complete with trivia, a costume contest and conversation starters, among other festivities.
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The 90-minute experience is scheduled for May 4, the day many fans regard as a “Star Wars” holiday due to the similarity between “ May the Fourth ” and the franchise’s most iconic phrase, “May the Force be with you.”
Pre-boarding begins at 3 p.m., and the train is set to depart MacArthur BART Station at 4 p.m., venturing to Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station before returning to the starting point around 5:30 p.m. The train will not be making any stops for the duration of the ride…