Star Wars characters comes to Shanghai for special appearance

Steve Liebman September 12, 2015

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Disney publicity photo

The Star Wars Universe descended up Shanghai on Sept. 12, marking the start of the 2015 Shanghai Tourism Festival and the upcoming movie, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,”

The 40 characters, including Darth Vader, Storm troopers and R2-D2, marched their way down Huaihai Road, one of Shanghai’s most famous upmarket thoroughfares.

In addition to the crowds that came to catch a glimpse of Star Wars characters in person, the parade was also broadcast on national television, giving more than 200 million viewers the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular celebration. Disney coordinated the appearance.