'Star Wars' lovers flock to Danville for May the Fourth

DANVILLE, Calif. (KGO) -- Friday may be Cinco de Mayo, but Thursday is also a holiday, if you happen to be a "Star Wars" fan.

It's May 4, as in "May the force be with you." The force was exceptionally strong in the faraway galaxy of Danville.

RELATED: Man named Darthvader Williamson reflects on unusual name

For two years now, Danville's recreation manager has been building May the Fourth into a town holiday. "We actually have people coming from out of town to come visit us as well," Henry Perezalonso said.

There's a Cantina crawl, "Star Wars" scavenger hunt, and kids flooding the library looking for BB-8.

Watch the video in the player above for Jonathan Bloom's full report from a galaxy far, far away!

RELATED: Disney sets May 2019 release for 'Star Wars: Episode IX'

Click here for more stories about "Star Wars."

RELATED: Carrie Fisher describes 'Star Wars' filming in rare 1977 interview

Disney is the parent company of Lucasfilm and this station.