May the Fourth be with you.
This Star Wars day, when fans around the globe celebrate the ever-expanding franchise, Marylanders are getting in on the fun.
Including the new Governor.
May the 4th be with you, Maryland. pic.twitter.com/8ynpwaG5Sr
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) May 4, 2023
Mayor Brandon Scott got in on the Star Wars action too.
The Lt. Governor appears to be skilled in the ways of the Jedi.
May the 4th be with you, Maryland! #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/CDQNU5I5sR
— Lt. Governor Aruna Miller (@LtGovMiller) May 4, 2023
Senator Chris Van Hollen paid tribute to his predecessor in his May the Fourth tweet.
It's hard to hear May 4th without thinking of Maryland’s biggest Star Wars fan – Senator Mikulski! As she said when she passed me this "torch" (lightsaber), "May the force be with you." #MaytheFourth pic.twitter.com/KxkJ46xmMd
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) May 4, 2023
Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka also appears to be a fan of the franchise.
May The 4th Be With You! #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/5YzGeqrGGY
— Izzy Patoka (@CouncilmanIzzy) May 4, 2023
Baltimore City's Department of Transportation joined in.
Whenever we get asked if we will use ChatGPT to write our posts instead of researching robotic pothole fillers. #MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/OCUMWOLYBb
— Baltimore City DOT ❇️ (@BmoreCityDOT) May 4, 2023
Whenever we get asked if Twitter has verified us.#MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/x2dkhPbhNB
— Baltimore City DOT ❇️ (@BmoreCityDOT) May 4, 2023
Driving are you?
— Baltimore City DOT ❇️ (@BmoreCityDOT) May 4, 2023
Put your phone down, you must.#ThereIsNoTry #StarWarsDay #MayTheFourth pic.twitter.com/HcT6l7lvwb
When people ask us if there is heating and air conditioning on the Charm City Circulator buses.#MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/dOFzvfxhs2
— Baltimore City DOT ❇️ (@BmoreCityDOT) May 4, 2023
When @MayorBMScott asks us if we're using #MayTheFourth or #RevengeOfTheFifth for #StarWarsDay.#ThisIsTheMay pic.twitter.com/3oznGiJ11S
— Baltimore City DOT ❇️ (@BmoreCityDOT) May 4, 2023
As did the City's Department of General Services.
Just another day of us supporting the work of our fellow City agencies that serve Baltimore residents.
— BaltimoreDGS (@BaltimoreDGS) May 4, 2023
This is the way. #StarWarsDay #MayTheFourth pic.twitter.com/kOD5bfrHbO
Baltimore City's Board of Elections joined in, with some educational information.
Obi-Wan would make a great Chief Judge!
— Baltimore City Elections (@Bmore_Elections) May 4, 2023
Only under certain circumstances are IDs required at the polling place, but in most cases they are not required in Maryland.
Click here to learn more: https://t.co/NNCAedkEnU #MayThe4thBeWithYou #BmoreVotes #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/uZlns1kBx9
Anne Arundel County Public School's Meade Middle posted this cute poster.
— Meade Middle (@MeadeMSAACPS) May 4, 2023
They also retweeted these adorable pics from a first grade teacher in their district.
Using “the force” in so many ways for May 4th!! Our favorite celebration!! 💚✨ @BelleGroveAACPS @AACountySchools #aacpsawesome pic.twitter.com/EhhZHV1Nvs
— Kayla O’Brien (@BGES1stGrade) May 4, 2023
Some MGA delegates also joined in.
May the 4th be with you. TBT to HJK 2020 bday where I ran a Jedi Academy.
— Marc Korman (@mkorman) May 4, 2023
Fun fact, Biden was declared the winner while I was in that Yoda mask. pic.twitter.com/FJIQg3cL7y
Happy #MayThe4th to all who celebrate, from me and Chewie!#MayTheFourth #StarWars pic.twitter.com/RJux99lX2V
— Delegate Nick Allen (@NickAllenforMD) May 4, 2023
It's not just people, some businesses are also getting into the Star Wars spirit!
Diablo Doughnuts has Tie Fighter doughnuts available today while supplies last.
